Having endured extreme torture, Felizardo has a vision for serving other persecuted Christians.
Oct. 15, 2026 | Mozambique

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 Christ. He required months of medical care after the attack and still has health complications. Because of Felizardo's disfigurements, his wife left him. Read More.

Christians in conflict-affected areas of Myanmar have been frequent targets of both military and rebel soldiers in the ongoing civil war.
Oct. 15, 2026 | Myanmar

Pastor, Congregant Arrested and Killed by Burmese Military

William, a pastor in Chin State, Myanmar, and another Christian man, Pu Nam Ceu, were arrested by soldiers from Myanmar's military on May 16, 2026, and later killed while in military custody. Before his arrest, the pastor sent his wife and five children to the relative safety of a larger city while he returned to the jungle where some members of his congregation were hiding because of ongoing civil conflict. He did not want to abandon his church members, especially those who were most vulnerable and exposed to danger. Read More.

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