Execution Ordered For Youcef

Feb 22, 12 Execution Ordered For Youcef

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We have received a report out of Iran that the Iranian courts have signed an execution order for brother Youcef Nadarkhani. At this point this is the only detail we know. Based upon how the Iranian courts have acted in the past we do not know what to anticipate. Often they will execute people without any prior notice to attorney’s...

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Brother Youcef’s Life In Danger

Feb 20, 12 Brother Youcef’s Life In Danger

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I have received word from my contacts that brother Youcef Nadarkhani’s life is in immanent danger. There is now an increased chance that he will be executed for his faith. His case has stalled and negotiations have ceased. We ask that you pray for brother Youcef and if the Lord leads you to fast as well. Tweet

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Continued Persecution of the Church in Iran

Feb 20, 12 Continued Persecution of the Church in Iran

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Brother Behnam Irani, who is in prison in Karaj, Iran, for “crimes” against the Islamic order, is in ill health. He is experiencing some sort of intestinal disorder. His family is very concerned because his brother died from intestinal cancer. I ask that you pray for complete healing for brother Behnam. As you pray remember in...

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How You Can Help Youcef

Feb 15, 12 How You Can Help Youcef

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As we reported previously, the Iranian Chief Justice, Ayatollah Sadegh Larijani, has ordered the local judiciary in Lakan province to not deliver a verdict until the end of 2012. You may recall from previous posts that he remains under the death sentence and is awaiting the verdict of his retrial. Ultimately, the Iranian government...

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Three Church of Iran Pastors In Prison

Feb 01, 12 Three Church of Iran Pastors In Prison

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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...

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Youcef Pressured To Return To Islam Again

Jan 25, 12 Youcef Pressured To Return To Islam Again

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Our sources report that brother Youcef Nadarkhani’s lawyers met last week with Mr. Heshmati, the chief justice of Gilan province. Once again, the chief justice told them that if Youcef repents, that is, leaves Christianity and returns to Islam, he will be released from prison. Youcef informed his attorneys that repenting means to...

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