The Voice of the Martyrs Canada
Actively Remembering and Serving the "Church Persecuted."
Voice of the Martyrs is a Canadian non-profit charitable organization dedicated to supporting, loving and encouraging persecuted Christians worldwide.
We help Christians who are, or have been, persecuted for their involvement in spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We provide medical assistance, food, clothing and other forms of aid.
We encourage persecuted Christians by giving their testimonies a voice and informing Christians in Canada to know how to help. We believe that the lives and the testimonies of persecuted Christians are a vital part of the fellowship of all believers and will challenge and strengthen the faith of Christians everywhere.
The Voice of the Martyrs Canada
n the Shadow of the Cross by Glenn Penner is a thought-provoking book that explores suffering and persecution throughout the Bible from a theological perspective. Included in this comprehensive compilation are observations and studies from nearly 200 Christian scholars, both ancient and modern.
Never before has such an intensive study of persecution been assembled. Recommended for all who are pursuing a greater understanding of the theology of persecution, this book is also an informative resource to include in your church or seminary library.
Purchase your copy here: zurl.co/obbKd
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Sudan: Pray that believers who have lost everything in the war will experience God’s presence and provision.
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A Pakistani court has recently acquitted Naseem Masih, who was initially charged with blasphemy. According to findings based on substantial evidence, the judge presiding over Naseem's case ruled that the allegations against the accused were fabricated and that the prosecution "miserably failed to prove its case." The June 22nd ruling thankfully brings an end to 10 enduring months of wrongful imprisonment for the innocent businessman whose blindness (since birth) further compounded the suffering he experienced throughout his detainment.
In August 2025, Naseem was drawn into a dispute with two Muslim men who kept pressuring him to abandon his business. When he refused, they falsely accused him of blasphemy – something that happens far too frequently in Pakistan. As a result, Naseem was charged on allegations that he had insulted the prophet Muhammad; a sentence that also happens to carry the death penalty.
Along with the difficulties of having to navigate through the prison institution without eyesight, his mother stated that Naseem had also been beaten in an attempt to force a confession. "As a mother, it was heartbreaking to see him suffer in that way," she recounts. However, with much relief over the recently occurring acquittal, she is now able to say, "God has heard the prayers of a desperate mother and delivered my son from the shadow of death."
Read the full report here: zurl.co/MVKaZ
Photo: Christian Daily International-Morning Star News
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Lebanon: Pray that Christian converts from Islam will inspire their family members to follow Christ too.
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Scattered among the agave crops and cornfields of Central Mexico, where drug cartels seek to evade government surveillance, poor farm workers live with their families in towns called rancherias. These communities rarely have schools or health clinics, and basic utilities like electricity and sewers are rudimentary or nonexistent. Despite the fact that alcoholism, drug abuse and prostitution are rampant in these areas, occasionally a pious landowner will erect a small chapel for prayer.
One in-country ministry worker describes the rancheros, or inhabitants of these towns, as “the forgotten.” Yet his church, which is itself experiencing persecution, remains committed to ensuring that the rancheros know they are not forgotten by God.
“There are five people who have been already baptized,” he reports, “and we have four we are working with. Watching the transformation of these people is making a huge impact. [They] have been transformed from drug addiction, from alcoholism, and from other kinds of things. Now they are surrendering their lives to Jesus.”
Rancheros who follow Christ are often at risk of persecution from drug traffickers because they refuse to buy the dealers’ products or work as couriers for them. And believers who conduct worship services, or provide necessities such as food and clothing, are also targeted. Even so, these Christian workers accept the risks for the sake of the Gospel. “God showed us…that [He] has people who need to know Him there,” the ministry worker concludes. “So for us, it is worth it.
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A church in Semey, a bustling historical city situated in the eastern part of Kazakhstan, was raided on May 24th after police received a call that unregistered religious activities were taking place. Shortly following the notification, about 10 officers arrived at the scene during the Sunday church service.
When the service ended, all attendees – except mothers with children – were ordered to stay within the facility. Officers then explained to the remaining Christians that they were breaking the law by "performing religious rites." Charges were subsequently laid against 15 of the church members, including the pastor.
Legal restrictions, along with the mandate for church communities to receive official registration from the government (a lengthy process that often leads to denial of the required documentation), have resulted in significant difficulties for Christians throughout the country.
Read the full report here: zurl.co/sEhfk
Photo: VOM USA
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Kenya: Pray that ministry workers will be able to deliver more print and audio Bibles to remote parts of Kenya.
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The church in Sudan and South Sudan has shown remarkable resilience in the face of numerous trials and persecutions. For decades, it has endured harsh oppression from Islamic and threatening influences aiming to extinguish its witness and stifle the proclamation of the Gospel. Yet, despite the relentless attacks and hostile actions, the “Bride of Christ” remains unwavering in the faithful worship of our Sovereign Lord.
Christians in Sudan are encountering a wide range of complex challenges – including ongoing in-country conflicts, the emergence of extremist ideologies, political instability and long-standing discrimination.
They often encounter targeted actions that restrict the expression of their beliefs and attempt to diminish their presence within society. Due to the violent nature of the opposition, they have witnessed the bombing of their villages – resulting in the destruction of homes, crops, hospitals and churches.
Officials in South Sudan may not carry out the same systematic, state-mandated persecution as those in the neighbouring northern nation, but Christians are often subjected to acts of violence, forms of intimidation and violations of their rights. This is due to factors such as prolonged civil conflict, an inadequate rule of law, the presence of armed groups from both governmental and oppositional factions, ethnic militias and localized power struggles. Church leaders who bravely speak out against corruption or violence increase their risks of danger.
These two African nations exhibit different forms of persecution, but the motivations behind the oppressive tactics are similar. The objectives of those who persecute God’s people go beyond the mere cause of suffering; their ultimate goals are to stifle the witness of Christians and hinder evangelistic efforts. These deliberate strategies of intimidation and repression target the physical presence of believers, as well as their ability to share the Christian faith and engage spiritually with others. Even so, according to Jesus’ promising words in Matthew 16:18, His followers can take heart. No power in hades will ever be able to undermine the essence of God’s mission.
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Sri Lanka: Pray that Anura, Ayesha and their church will be steadfast amid harassment and persecution.
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On November 18th, Communist authorities formally arrested 18 church leaders (pastors and other staff members) of the Beijing Zion Church, charging them with "illegally using information networks." These charges were part of the officials' ongoing campaign to target the church and its various campuses.
After spending more than eight months in detention, nine of the leaders were freed on June 18th. Their releases occurred after public security authorities exhausted the maximum period allowed for investigative detentions. When the family members of the discharged believers finally received the good news regarding the recent releases, they rushed to Beihai to welcome their loved ones after months of separation.
The remaining nine leaders – including the church's lead pastor, Ezra Jin Mingri – have since been transferred to the procuratorate for prosecution. In the interim, the charges against them escalated to "illegal business operations" and "fraud." At the time of publishing this Persecution & Prayer Alert, the church's lawyers have not yet been granted full access to the prosecutor's files.
Reports indicate that Chinese authorities are increasingly using economic crime allegations against churches, often in an effort to deflect accusations of systemic religious persecution.
Read the full update here: zurl.co/eB8nI
Photo: Zion Church via ChinaAid
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