Five Christians arrested


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On May 21, Iranian security officers invaded a house church in the city of Karaj and arrested five newly converted Christians gathered for worship and Bible study, according to a May 25 report from Farsi Christian News Network. The house was searched without court authorization and several Bibles were confiscated. The five believers, including the owner of the home, were handcuffed and had been taken to an unknown location at last report.

Pray for the release of these Christians. Ask God to strengthen Iranian believers to continue honouring Him despite pressure and opposition from authorities.

Learn more about persecuted Christians in Iran.

June 03, 2009
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Iran Profile

Location
Asia

Population
77,891,220 (July 2011 est.)

Ethnicity (%)
Persian (51), Azeri (24), Gilaki and Mazandarani (8), Kurd (7), Arab (3), Other (7)

Religion (%)
Muslim (98.64), Christian (0.51), Baha’i (0.40), Other (0.45)

Leader
President Mahmud Ahmadinejad

Government type
Theocratic republic

Legal system
Based on Shariah law system

Statistics provided by CIA World Factbook and Operation World.

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