Release International commemorates The Day of the Christian Martyr
Release International has hosted an on-line event to commemorate The Day of the Christian Martyr.
According to estimates, some 11 Christians are killed each day – around 4,000 a year.
Christian martyrs throughout the ages are commemorated by the Church on June 29.
Release’s YouTube event featured video interviews on persecution in Nigeria and Iran.
Rashin Soodmand gave a powerful and moving interview about her father, Hossein, who was the last Christian to be executed in Iran for apostasy.
And from Nigeria, Release partner Mark Lipdo described a recent attack on a Christian village. He went on to speak in personal terms about the cost of serving persecuted Christians under fire in his home country.
Release CEO Paul Robinson says: ‘On The Day of the Christian Martyr we remember our brothers and sisters in Christ who have given their lives for their faith. Let’s be inspired by their example – and make every day count.’
You can watch the 40-minute recording on YouTube here.
