On Easter, Pray for Persecuted Christians

This Easter Sunday, most of us Christians in America are perfectly free to celebrate the Resurrection of Christ. But for thousands or even millions of Christians around the world, persecution and prison are the stark reality on Easter as on every day of the year.

“Christ is risen! Indeed He is risen!” This is how we greet each other on Easter at my Byzantine Catholic Church. Christ died and rose again, conquering sin and death, opening the gates of Heaven. But many Christians will be in jail or in hiding this Easter, enduring physical imprisonment because they believe in the spiritual freedom that Jesus promised all those who believe. From Nigeria to China, from North Korea to Algeria, from Laos to Syria, from the Congo to Iran, from Gaza to Sudan, persecuted Christians need your prayers this Easter.

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