ICC Global Digest: Hundreds of Christians Killed in Syria

        Source:                        www.icc.persecution.org
Date:                             March 17, 2025

A WEEKLY SUMMARY OF CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION NEWS

Hundreds of Christians Killed

Pray for an end to the sudden violence.

Pray for the church in Syria to remain strong and interconnected during this time of upheaval. 

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Sectarian Violence in Syria Swells, Concerning Rights Observers 

Western Syria recently experienced a significant spate of violence that led to more than 1,000 deaths. The fighting is ongoing, with civilians — many of whom were Christians — representing most of fatalities.

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Pray for the church in Madhya Pradesh to continue being a light despite persecution.

Pray for Mohan Yadav to hear the gospel and put his trust in Christ. 

BREAKING NEWS

Indian State Official Calls for Death Penalty for Forced Religious Conversions

The chief minister of Madhya Pradesh recently declared during a public meeting that he plans to seek the death penalty for those who engage in forced or fraudulent religious conversions.

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Pray for justice for those who killed the Rev. Okechukwu. 

Pray for his family and his church to remain strong in the wake of his death.

BREAKING NEWS

Nigerian Priest Killed After Abduction; U.S. Mission Condemns Attack 

After 9 p.m. on March 4, Muslim extremists abducted the Rev. Father Sylvester Okechukwu from his home in Kaduna state. His body was found the following day.

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Praise God for this verdict. 

Pray that those who protested Mamman to hear the gospel and consider the claims and authority of Christ.

BREAKING NEWS

British Preacher Who Publicly Criticized Quran Found Not Guilty of Hate Crime  

On March 12, a British court found preacher Karandeep Mamman not guilty of a hate crime following his public criticism of the Quran.

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Pray for Christians in Ukraine who face persecution from mulitple sources. 

Pray for Christians in Russia who are living under an authoritarian regime. 

BREAKING NEWS

Persecution of Ukrainian Christians: From Within and Without 

Russia’s persecution of Christians is not only aimed at Ukrainians, but it also targets their own citizens as well. In addition to persecution from the Russian oppressors, Ukrainian Christians also face persecution from their own government.

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