(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 ›
. Brothers and Sisters … LET US TURN THE TABLES in this Spiritual battle being waged via Pastor Saeed in one of Iran’s worst criminal prisons. . . Pastor Saeed traveled to Iran hoping to establish a Christian orphanage, we… Read More ›
Naghmeh Abedini and her children suffer greatly in persecution as her husband serves an 8 year prison sentence in Iran for his faith in Jesus Christ. Nobody enjoys suffering, but Naghmeh says suffering has brought her closer to Jesus. “Any… Read More ›
June 24, 2015—Pastor Saeed Abedini was able to get a message to all those concerned and praying for him. He wants us to know that for 1000 days he has experienced utter darkness and has died, yet for 1001, he… 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) 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 ›
The United Nations Human Rights Council Working Group on Arbitrary Detention this week released a 6-page report condemning the “arbitrary” and illegal detention of American Pastor Saeed Abedini and urging his immediate “release.” The report details how Pastor Saeed was… Read More ›
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry issued an impassioned plea for the release of several Americans imprisoned in Iran including American Pastor Saeed Abedini. His statement focused on the immense hardship faced by Pastor Saeed’s family in his… 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 ›
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, 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… 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 ›
Pastor Alan Hawkins, of Albuquerque’s New Life City Church is organizing a social media event to bring awareness and attention on Pastor Saeed Abedini, an American citizen, that has been imprisoned in Iran for over a year for the crime… Read More ›
The ACLJ reports that on the night of November 23, 2013, the President of the United States left an American pastor, Saeed Abedini, behind. The “deal” with Iran announced tonight by President Obama, which allegedly halts “part” of Iran’s nuclear… 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 ›
There’s been a very troubling development in the case of American Pastor Saeed Abedini, a U.S. citizen imprisoned in Iran because of his Christian faith. The ACLJ has confirmed through Pastor Saeed’s family members in Iran that he has been… Read More ›
Pastor Saeed’s wife, Naghmeh is asking us to join her in interceding for Saeed Dear Prayer Warriors, Many of you have asked for updates on Saeed and his situation. I want to share some updates with you and ask you to… 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 ›
Translation from picture) – “Do Your Part, Participate” By Filipe Coelho As the director of the CBLJ, the ACLJ’s international affiliate in Brazil, I was recently working with our team on a new public advocacy campaign when the idea came… Read More ›
Pray for Pastor Saeed Abedini Some of you have asked for Pastor Saeed’s testimony. Here it is (It was taped 6-7 years ago): Published on Mar 18, 2013 Many Christians are being thrown in jell for their faith in GOD JESUS… Read More ›