(Voice of the Persecuted) IRAN: Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, once sentenced to death for apostasy, was charged on Sunday, July 24th with acting against national security. He was also accused of being Zionist and informed that he had no right to evangelise…. Read More ›
(Voice of the Persecuted) Maryam Naghash Zargaran, also known as Nasim, came from a Muslim background, but left Islam to follow Christ. She became a Christian through the house church movement led by Pastor Saeed Abedini. Saeed was also serving an 8… Read More ›
(Voice of the Persecuted) Christmas messages, prayers and outpouring of Christian love for our persecuted brother, Saeed Abedini imprisoned in Iran for his faith in Christ. In the weeks to come, we will continue to post these beautiful messages and encourage… Read More ›
(Voice of the Persecuted) Christmas messages, prayers and outpouring of Christian love for our persecuted brother, Saeed Abedini imprisoned in Iran for his faith in Christ. In the weeks to come, we will continue to post these beautiful messages and encourage… Read More ›
(Voice of the Persecuted) In light of allegations made public by a Christian News agency, we at Voice of the Persecuted want to inform you that we still stand with our brother, American Pastor Saeed Abedini who, in one of… Read More ›
After two months of not having any visitations, Saeed finally had a visitation by a family member in prison today. The visit was bittersweet. The loss of his dear Grandma in the last few weeks and not being able to… Read More ›
(ACLJ) Wednesday of last week, fellow prisoners viciously beat American Pastor Saeed Abedini in prison. Unprovoked, fellow prisoners attacked Pastor Saeed as he attempted to leave his cell, punching him in the face near his left eye and nose. In… Read More ›
(Voice of the Persecuted) The wife of American pastor, Saeed Abedini who is imprisoned in Iran because of his Christian beliefs, is traveling to Washington DC to speak before Congress. The House Foreign Affairs Committee will be examining the imprisonment of three American hostages in… Read More ›
The American government should not be rewarding Iran for it’s human rights abuses. The U.S. Senate sent a strong message to Iran and the Obama Administration this afternoon by unanimously voting in favor of a resolution calling on the Obama… Read More ›
. Let’s Be Heard! Sign the new petition to #SaveSaeed Join with 199,535 others. American Pastor Saeed is facing renewed torment and hostility in an Iranian prison: daily threats, increased pain, and demands he recant his Christian faith. As the… Read More ›
(Voice of the Persecuted) This morning, I could not hold back the tears as I recall the roller coaster ride of emotions the Abedini family has been on since Pastor Saeed’s arrest for his Christian faith in 2012 by the Iranian… Read More ›
The next few days are crucial and Naghmeh Abedini is asking for your prayers. Negotiations with Iran still continue today. I am hoping that our government is pressuring Iran for the release of Saeed, but ultimately my hope is not in any… Read More ›
In a recent meeting with his family, Jacob Abedini, Saeed’s son pleaded with President Obama to bring his father home for by his birthday. But yesterday, he celebrated his 7th birthday without his ‘Daddy’ by his side. Please speak out… Read More ›
(Voice of the Persecuted) Pastor Saeed’s wife, Naghmeh shared with us, a new letter from her husband, American Pastor Saeed Abedini – a U.S. citizen imprisoned for his Christian faith – has written from his prison cell. The letter was sent… Read More ›
Pastor Saeed Abedini, a U.S. citizen has been imprisoned in Iran for his Christian faith, since September 2012. Practically without representation, the Iranian government sentenced Pastor Saeed to eight years in prison after convicting him of “undermining” the government by spreading his religious beliefs. Saeed had previously… Read More ›
These next 30 days are very critical as there are indications that a deal might be reached between Iran, US, and the P5+1 which might include the fate of Saeed and other Americans being held in Iran. Would you please… Read More ›
Persecution Watch, a national prayer conference call who pray specifically for the persecuted church—will join global prayer vigils being held for Pastor Saeed Abedini on the night of September 26th. For the past 5 years, Blaine Scogin has led this national network… Read More ›
HRANA News Agency – At least two newly converted Christian prisoners were accused with “Enmity against God and state” and “spreading corruption on Earth” which can result in death penalty if it is proved in the court. Also, another person… Read More ›
The American Center for Law and Justice (ACLJ), which is working to secure the release of American Pastor Saeed Abedini from an Iranian prison, said today Pastor Saeed is now facing new death threats from ISIS terrorists who are being… Read More ›
After spending two months in an Iranian hospital, we learned today that Pastor Saeed Abedini was removed from the hospital and taken back to Rajai Shahr Prison. The transfer came without any advance notice and family members in Iran confirmed… Read More ›
Please alert believers everywhere to uplift brother Alireza Seyyedian with prayers and intercession. He has sacrificed his Freedom, Comfort, and family for his love of Christ, Iranian judges are very severe with former Muslims that convert to Christianity. Alireza Seyyedian,… Read More ›
In this microwave world we want things and we want them now…and things we have to patiently toil for are often discarded or ignored. With the many concerns we all have, it’s easy to “grow weary in well doing”. We… Read More ›
American Pastor Saeed Abedini, who has been wrongfully imprisoned in Iran for more than a year because of his Christian faith, has been moved from the murderer ward to the political prisoner ward in Rajai Shahr Prison. Make no mistake;… Read More ›
INTERNATIONAL CAMPAIGN – CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR SAEED Over 400 Christmas cards are being sent to the notorious Rajaei-Shahr Prison in Iran for American Pastor Saeed Abedini. He has been tortured and wrongfully imprisoned by the Iranian government for his Christian… Read More ›
For the first time since he was abruptly transferred from Evin Prison to Rajai Shahr Prison earlier this month, American Pastor Saeed Abedini was allowed visitation with his Iranian family. This is a positive sign that international pressure continues to… Read More ›
Pastor Saeed’s father tried to visit his son at Rajai Shahr prison, located in Karaj, Iran, only to be turned away by prison officials. Saeed’s father had brought with him some of Saeed’s personal belongings, blankets to keep him warm, and… Read More ›
The Iranian family members of American Pastor Saeed Abedini were able to once again visit him in Evin prison yesterday. Pastor Saeed’s health appeared to be improved. The 33-year-old U.S. citizen is serving an eight-year sentence for his Christian faith… Read More ›
The CBLJ (ACLJ office in Brazil) came up with a new public advocacy campaign that is very simple and effective. Christian leaders, leaders from the government, and people from all over the world take a picture holding a sign saying SAVE… Read More ›
(ACLJ)American Pastor Saeed Abedini’s family in Terhan was able to visit him again earlier this week. Pastor Saeed was able to get a new letter out this week to his wife Naghmeh. He sent her this letter to be shared… Read More ›