Prayer
Pray for: Russia Labels Pastor a Terrorist
About the dispatch
International Christian Concern (Persecution.org)·June 5, 2026
As of May 28, Baptist pastor Yuri Sipko, 74, is considered a terrorist and extremist on Rosfinmonitoring, Russia’s Federal Financial Monitoring Service. On the website, it reads, “SIPKO, Yury Kirillovich, born on 28 February 1952, Tara, Omsk Oblast, Russia.” Sipko, the former…
Read at International Christian Concern (Persecution.org) →Pray with the global church
Sovereign Lord, we lift up Pastor Yuri Sipko and the believers in Russia as they face accusations of terrorism and extremism. You see the injustice and hear the cries of Your people when they are falsely accused for Your name's sake. Be a refuge and strength to Pastor Sipko, and let Your truth shine where lies have taken root. Guard the hearts of believers in Russia from fear, and let their faithfulness speak louder than any false charge. Reveal Jesus to officials and accusers, turning their hearts from oppression to justice. Let Your kingdom come and Your will be done in Russia, as it is in heaven. To You belong honor, power, and authority through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Anchored in
Psalm 46:1
also: Matthew 6:10, Psalm 62:8