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On June 22, 2025, a terrorist attack struck the Greek Orthodox Mar Elias Church in the Dweila district of Damascus during the Divine Liturgy. A suicide bomber entered the church while hundreds of worshippers were gathered for prayer, opened fire, and then detonated an explosive vest inside the sanctuary. The attack martyred around 22 people and injured dozens of others, making it one of the deadliest attacks against Christians in Syria in recent years.
One year later, the memory of the martyrs of Mar Elias Church remains alive in the hearts of Christians across Syria and around the world. As the first anniversary of the tragedy is marked, prayers are offered for the repose of those who lost their lives, for the healing of the wounded, and for lasting peace in Syria. Today, we ask all of you to remember the martyrs, their families, and the Christians of Syria in your prayers.
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Hey everyone,

I wanted to share this video from Global Christian Relief that sheds light on a crisis many people are completely unaware of.

While India is widely celebrated for its beautiful culture, vibrant history, and warmth, there is a painful, escalating reality facing the Christian minority in many parts of the country. According to the Open Doors World Watch List, India now leads the world in Christian detentions, with over 1,600 believers arrested, imprisoned, or detained without trial in the latest reporting period.

What we are seeing on the ground has evolved from sporadic conflict into a normalized, systemic campaign of intimidation, localized harassment, and the widespread misuse of anti-conversion laws to criminalize peaceful prayer meetings.

Just over the last few months, the situation has grown even more severe:

June 2026 (Chhattisgarh): A violent mob of nearly 100 villagers stormed a church service in Sadrapal village, brutally attacking congregants—including children and a pregnant woman. Over 30 people were injured. To make matters worse, local hospital staff initially delayed critical medical treatment until local police finally agreed to register an FIR (police report) days later.

May/June 2026 (Systemic Humiliation): Testimonies from a major People’s Tribunal held in New Delhi revealed a disturbing rise in the targeted denial of burial rights for Christian families in states like Chhattisgarh and Odisha. Mobs have gone as far as obstructing funeral processions and even unearthing graves to desecrate remains, forcing an absolute denial of dignity for the deceased.

May 2026 (Madhya Pradesh): In Ratlam, Hindu nationalist groups barged into a private, pre-registered Christian spiritual convention, terrorizing women and children, shutting down the event, and forcing police to detain 15 committee members under false allegations of forced conversions.

The video shares the heartbreaking story of Suman and her family. After embracing Christ, they faced severe social isolation and intense hostility from those around them, culminating in a devastating family tragedy where Suman's sister was violently killed. Despite undergoing incredible hardship and ongoing displacement, Suman’s faith—and her prayer for peace and transformation—remains unshaken.

As believers, we are called to be one body. When one part of the body suffers, we all suffer.

How we can help:

Raise Awareness: Many people have no idea this is happening. Share this video, talk about it, and keep the global church informed.

Keep Them in Your Prayers: Pray for the safety, resilience, and comfort of Christians in India, and for a spirit of peace and tolerance to overcome hatred.

Support Practical Relief: Organizations like Global Christian Relief are working on the ground to provide emergency aid, legal assistance, medical relief, and safe housing.

Let's stand together with our brothers and sisters so they know they are not forgotten.

“Remember those in prison as if you were bound with them, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering.” — Hebrews 13:3

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