STORIES OF PERSECUTED CHRISTIANS

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Remembering Martrys: Aroun Voraphorn

Metta Voraphorn answered the door with dread in her heart, already sure of what the men were going to say. Grief and pity filled their eyes as they looked at her and said the two words she feared most, “He’s dead.” Her husband, Aroun Voraphorn, had been missing for two days when these same

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From Imam to Evangelist: A legacy of Andrew Chan of the Bali Nine

By Sari Palomäki, VOM Finland Arif grew up in a radical Muslim family and ended up in prison for his actions. In solitary confinement, he saw a strange revelation that led him to reflect on his own faith and life. Arif's Muslim family was deeply devoted to their faith. His grandfathe

Remembering Martyrs: Quetta Church Attack

Fazal’s wife, Shahnaz, smiled as she watched her husband put on his new shoes, excited to attend church that morning. Christmas was just a week away, and he looked forward to taking communion that day at Bethel Memorial Methodist Church in Quetta, Pakistan. Shahnaz quietly chided him for running l