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CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION IN IRAN

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CHRISTIAN PERSECUTION IN IRAN

Strengthening the Church in the Midst of Oppression.

A RELEASE INTERNATIONAL EVENING

WITH GUEST SPEAKER LAZARUS YEGHNAZAR

FROM 222 MINISTRIES, IRAN

and Paul Robinson, CEO Release International.

Thank you for taking part in our evening with Lazarus Yeghnazar – from 222 Ministries – where Lazarus has been sharing with us how Christians in Iran face relentless persecution as the authorities try to stem the growth of the Christian church in that country.

If you would like to support the work of Lazarus with 222 Ministries (and Release’s work elsewhere) then you can use the link below to make an online donation. 50% of the money donated by tonight’s event will go directly to support Lazarus’s work with 222 Ministries; 50% will be used to support Release’s work in other countries where Christians are persecuted for their faith in Christ.

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LAZARUS YEGHNAZAR – BIOGRAPHY

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Lazarus Yeghnazar

Lazarus Yeghnazar is from an Armenian background. Converted as a child, he became a church leader in Iran and was twice imprisoned in his early 20s for his gospel preaching. He and his wife later felt called to leave the country. From the West he now runs 222 Ministries International that seeks to train church leaders, plant churches and disciple believers in Iran.

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Voice of Persecuted Christians

The new Home of Release International

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We’ve refreshed our brand and now go by Voice of Persecuted Christians. Our mission remains the same: to support people who face persecution for their faith. This site, voiceopc.org, is the official home for news, stories, and ways to help.

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