Prayer for Persecuted Christians in India — October 16, 2026
Related dispatches
Forced Into a ‘Double Life’ as a Malay Christian
Malaysia has long had a reputation as a relatively moderate, majority-Muslim country. In some ways, this is deserved: sizable groups of several faiths largely coexist and practice openly in this Southeast Asian nation of 36 million people.
Pray →Maker of Heaven and Earth, we lift up the believers in Malaysia who navigate the challenge of living their faith under pressure. You see those forced into secrecy and know the burdens they carry. Bring them strength and courage that they may stand firm, like trees planted by streams of water, whose leaves do not wither even in heat. Reveal Jesus to their neighbors, officials, and those who impose restrictions on worship. Open hearts across Malaysia to recognize Jesus as Lord, breaking through barriers of tradition and fear. Establish Your Kingdom here so that unity and peace might flourish. Guard these believers with Your steadfast love and let the Good News spread in both quiet corners and public squares. For the sake of Your great name we pray, Amen.
Christian woman dies in Eritrean military prison
An Eritrean Christian woman has died after nearly three years in prison. She was held in one of Eritrea’s notorious military prisons. Het bericht Christian woman dies in Eritrean military prison verscheen eerst op Open Doors.
Pray →Savior, we lift up Eritrea and the believers held in its prisons. You were there with this woman in her suffering, and now she is home with You — where tears are wiped away and sorrow is no more. Be near to those grieving her death, giving them comfort and hope even amidst loss. Break down the walls of injustice in Eritrea. Let Your truth reach those who hold power and soften hearts hardened by brutality. Rescue those who remain imprisoned for Your name, and make their faith shine even in the darkest cells. Reveal Jesus to guards, officials, and communities watching this unjust persecution. May Your light outshine the darkness in every corner of Eritrea. For Your glory and the advance of Your Gospel we pray. Amen.
China church roundup: Believers speak out as pastors remain imprisoned
Two members of a prominent house church in southwestern China have publicly urged authorities to allow family visits with imprisoned Pastor Wang Yi, one of several appeals for religious freedom amid continuing detentions and legal proceedings involving Chinese Christians.
Pray →Living God, we bring before You the imprisoned pastors in China, remembering especially Pastor Wang Yi as his family seeks to visit him. You are a fortress for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble. Establish justice for these believers and break open doors that remain locked against them. Strengthen their families with courage and patience, and keep their hope alive. Let Your Word be alive in those dark cells, sustaining each imprisoned heart. Reveal Jesus to the authorities handling these cases and to the broader community watching. May those who encounter Him be transformed as Saul was on the road to Damascus. Pour out Your Spirit across China so that Your Gospel advances even where it faces resistance. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Tortured Christian Perseveres in Love for the Persecuted
A Christian man in northern Mozambique remains faithful to Christ after extreme torture. In 2019, Felizardo Lourenco, now 40, was captured by Islamic State insurgents in the region. While in captivity, Felizardo was tortured severely and set on fire when he would not renounce…
Pray →God of Glory, we lift up Mozambique and thank You for the unwavering faith of Felizardo Lourenco, who endured torture yet clings to Christ. Establish Your Kingdom in that place as his testimony echoes through lands torn by violence. You light up even the darkest places; let this light shine in the hearts of captors and insurgents alike, revealing Jesus as Savior and Lord. Protect the persecuted church in northern Mozambique. Sustain them with hope as they walk amid suffering, and let their lives testify of Your love and strength. Open eyes among the insurgents and leaders who oppose You, interrupting their plans for evil with a revelation of Your grace. All power and glory belong to You alone, forever and ever. Amen.