IRAN: THREE CONVERT SUMMONED TO BEGIN THEIR PRISON SENTENCES
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We serve Christians around the world whose brave faith in Jesus means they are, beaten, threatened, imprisoned, tortured, falsely accused, disowned and hated.
Please be praying for three Christian converts in Iran, including a pregnant woman, who were sentenced to a combined total of over 40 years in prison. In recent days, all three have been summoned to the notorious Evin Prison to begin serving their sentences.
Abbas Soori, Mehran Shamloui and Narges Nasri were arrested in November 2024 in concurrent raids on their homes in Tehran. Personal belongings, including Bibles, crosses and musical instruments, were confiscated. They were later charged with various offences, including involvement in a house church.
They have been given five days to appear at the country’s notorious Evin Prison. Failure to do so would mean having to pay a bail fee equivalent to more than £15,000.
Sources suggest they may have left the country. Please use the prayer points below.
Source: Article18
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For wisdom, strength, courage and protection for Abbas, Mehran and Narges, and for the safety of Narges’ unborn child
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For the protection of the underground church in Iran, and for the imminent release of all those held in prison for their faith in Jesus.
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That their families will be upheld by God’s peace
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