Three Church of Iran Pastors In Prison
Pastor Behnam Irani of Karaj, Iran is in prison serving a five year sentence for crimes against the order. As we reported previously his crimes were being a pastor and possessing Christian materials. In the recent past we received reports that he was being beaten by fellow prisoners with the approval of prison authorities. While he was in prison his hair turned fully grey. Pray that God keeps him healthy and strong in faith.
Brother Petros Forouton, a minister of the Gospel from Shiraz, Iran also remains in prison, serving a one year sentence for crimes against the order. Previously he was held in solitary confinement and in the area where the drug abusers were kept. He is now in the regular area of the prison.
Pastor Youcef Nadarkhani, as you know, is still in prison and is waiting for his verdict to be delivered.
Several other pastors and ministers are under intense pressure as a result of the Iranian government’s policy against Christians. Several have fled the country to go through UNHCR’s refugee process.
Please continue to pray for these brothers and their families. They need your prayers and support. If you wish to support some of them you can do so here. Also, please share this post with your friends on Facebook and Twitter.
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