A message from CSI’s International President
Pray for the Suffering Parts of the Body of Christ
Part of our calling as Christians is to intercede for this world in prayer. We lift up those who suffer to the Almighty and ask for His help.
The Bible tells us that these victims of religious persecution are brothers and sisters in Christ. They are parts of the worldwide Body of Christ to which we belong. “When one part suffers” the Apostle Paul tells us, “all parts suffer with it”. (I Cor. 12:26)
You can make a difference – by encouraging prayer for the world’s persecuted Christians in your weekly worship services and prayer meetings.
CSI can help. Every month we publish the names and details of Christians who suffer for their faith. These cases are intended to be used in prayers of intercession. They can help direct our hearts and minds to specific individuals and many others that suffer similarly for their faith.
We will also share the good news of the liberation of Christian prisoners, slaves, bonded labor, and victims of human trafficking, so that you can life up prayers of praise and thanksgiving as well as intercession.
Wishing you the Almighty's blessing!
This month's prayer news
Prayer topics for July
Sunday 5 July 2026: IRAN
Christian convert Ghazal Marzban was sentenced to nine years, eight months in prison in May 2026 for “propaganda against the state.” Ghazal had already spent two months in jail on the same charges in 2024, after protesting against the harassment she had endured since becoming a Catholic. (Source and photo: Article 18)
We pray for Ghazal facing a long jail term, and for all persecuted Christian converts in Iran.
Sunday 12 July 2026: BANGLADESH
Lay evangelical preacher A. Salam, 55, was brutally attacked by a mob on June 5 after being questioned about why he did not perform Islamic prayers. In addition to physical injuries, he suffered psychological trauma. His family are living in a state of fear and insecurity.
We pray for recovery for A. Salam, and that all Christians in Bangladesh can practice their faith freely.
Sunday 19 July 2026: EGYPT
Augustinos Samaan, a Coptic Christian scholar and YouTuber, was sentenced to five years in prison and hard labor in January 2026 for “contempt of religion,” and “misuse of social media.” Samaan had created online videos about the Christian faith and posted them online. (source: adf; photo: Coptic Solidarity)
We pray for strength for Augustinos as he serves his sentence and for all victims of religious persecution in Egypt.
Sunday 27 July 2026: PAKISTAN
F. Masih, 29, has been joyfully reunited with her husband and son, four years after she was abducted, forcibly converted to Islam and forcibly married. F. shared that she had almost lost hope of ever seeing her family again. To support the family, CSI provided F. with a sewing machine so she can work from home.
We thank God that the Masih family has been reunited, and pray for all victims of forcible conversion and marriage in Pakistan.
