Bijaya, second from the left, was reunited with his wife and children after more than 10 years.
Bijaya, second from the left, was reunited with his wife and children after more than 10 years.
Sep. 05, 2019 | India

Second of Two Kandhamal Prisoners Released

[313] prayers in [16] nations have been posted for Garnath and Bijaya.

Two men held falsely responsible for the catalyst to the 2008 anti-Christian Kandhamal riots have been released. India’s Supreme Court ordered the release of Garnath Chalanseth in May and Bijaya Sanset in July. Four other Christian men remain in prison. Many blamed the men for the murder of Hindu priest Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati, which incited massive riots that lasted for days and resulted in the destruction of thousands of homes and the displacement of about 50,000 people. Seeking to resolve the situation, authorities arrested the six Christian men, who were falsely convicted of Swami Saraswati’s murder and imprisoned. It has taken nearly a decade for their various legal appeals to be heard. Pray for the release of the other four men who are still in prison.

Write your own prayer for Garnath and Bijaya

  • Dear God,May Your Spirit intercede.Thank You for the freedom of these brothers,and May those in jail feel free despite their actual circumstances,for You have freed and loved us.Please wrap Your arms around the families of the imprisoned men,as well as all those displaced and harmed in the riots and the events leading up.ThankYou.InJesusnameAmen
    Rae M - USA
  • Thank You Lord for the release of the two brothers. I pray for the release also of the four remaining in prison. Lead Those seeking truth to them so they can share the Gospel with them! May the testimony of their faith remain strong and spread all over their communities and their country as a sweet fragrance of the Gospel. in Jesus name! Amen
    Beth M - USA
  • Dear Lord, I come before your throne of mercy knowing that you have already answered my prayer. I join my fellow Brethren and I commit to pray for these men that may they find Joy and Happiness in knowing you may encounter you and may they know that you are always with them and will never leave nor forsake them in Jesus name I pray Amen.
    Victoria O - USA
  • God, I thank you for the release of my two brothers. I pray for the soon release of the other four men who are still in prison. I pray for their strength and faithfulness despite the harsh persecution. I pray for their families, asking you protect and strengthen them, encourage them.
    Curtis M - USA
  • Thank You for bringing about the release of Garnath and Bijaya. Please strengthen and unify their families as they rebuild lives together. I pray that justice would be served and the appeals of the other four men would be heard. Please allow them to be cleared and released and able to rejoin their families soon. Give them strength as they wait.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Father, I thank you for the two who have been released. Now I lift up the other four still in prison. I pray you strengthen them and let them feel your arms of comfort around them. I pray you would allow them to be released. Move upon the hearts of those in authority. I pray you move in this situation. comfort their families as they wait upon you.
    Polly C - USA
  • Thank you for the release of Garnath and Bijaya, but there are 4 more still in prison. I pray for the release of these as well. May they all be strong and sweet witnesses for You and cause many to turn to Christ. Amen.
    Martha T - USA
  • Father, please release these men. Bless their families, provide and protect them. I pray You will use this for Your Kingdom's advancement. In Jesus Name, amen.
    Debbie M - USA
  • Thank you Father that Bijaya was reunited with his family. I pray for that family to be strong together as they get used to having their father and husband home. Thank you for the release of Garnath also. I pray that the other 4 men will be released soon. Make these men bold for you while they are in prison and after their release.
    Laurie P - USA
  • Father, we lift up praise for the release of these 2 brothers falsely accused. We pray You will be near them and help them go on with their lives and that they will be strong and faithful. May their churches and families surround them with Your strength and love. Keep these 4 that remain that they may not lose heart but rejoice each day in You
    Gail M - USA
  • Thank you for your brothers release.
    Debbie V - USA
  • Heavenly Father, Thank You for answering our prayers; releasing Garnath and Bijaya. Please unite in agreement with You the prayers for the other four to be released. Meanwhile, empower them to effectively share Christ with those in prison, pray for and see The Holy Spirit save others there. Provide for their families. Take fears, cares and reveal truth
    Jim E - USA
  • Father, Thank you for the 2 released. Let their examples in jail be the reason that more come to faith. Please give them and their families your Joy and Peace. Let all suspicions be cleared in the community's eyes so they may be safe. Help them forgive and use their example to draw many to you form the Hindu faith so they may be thankful for this.
    Cathleen W - USA
  • Dear Lord, we pray for Garnath and Bijaya that they would be safe and grow in faith in you. We pray for the other four men in prison that they will be released. We pray for legal appeals to speed up in your name Jesus. You are Lord over all and pray your Holy Spirit to work in this area of unrest in India in Jesus name amen.
    Connie V - USA
  • Our Father who at in heaven, let Garnath and Bijaya enjoy reunion with their families and give them strength to continue with the work that you placed in their hands of building your kingdom on earth. let them grow spiritually. I pray for their families to give them the necessary support to continue spreading the gospel in that nation.
    Dumezweni M - South Africa
  • What great faith Your servants have shown during their wrongful imprisonment. And, God, we pray for release of Your other four saints who are in prison. We ask that you use these ordeals to win the lost to Christ and to show Your glory. We thank You for saints like Garnath and Bijaya, who paid a big price for their faithfulness. May justice reign.
    Meg K. P - USA
  • Father, I thank you for the two that have been released. We continue to pray that the remaining 4 will be released as well. Give them peace as they trust your timing and will. And be with the two that are now free, help them to readjust to being free with their church and family. Use what the enemy has planned for evil for good through this situation.
    Vicki W - USA
  • Dear Lord,
    We thank you for the release of Garnath and Bijaya. we pray for the release of the other for Christian man still held in prison falsely. Give them, and the men released, courage and strengthen their faith in this time. May they feel Your Presence around them and have peace. Provide for their needs and covered them with Your wings. Amen
    Madison F - USA
  • Heavenly Father, thank You for the release of Brothers Garnath and Bijaya! I thank You in advance for the release of the remaining 4 men as well! Thank You also for all the lost souls that have been and are still being reached with The Gospel of Jesus Christ through these 6 Holy Spirit filled men of God! Protect, guide, keep, and bless them all! Amen!
    Cristiana S - USA
  • Holy Father, thank You for the release of Garnath and Bijaya. I pray that they were able to plant seeds of hope in everyone they met in prison. I also pray for the other men still in jail. Keep them strong, and bonded to You. Be with those who falsely accused them. Convict them of their need for You. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Eli S - USA
  • Lord, praises to You for my brothers being released! Healing & restoration for their families in Your Name. We are also believing for the other four men to be released acc to Your perfect timing & purposes. Minister grace to them & their families. may the men reach multitudes for You while they await!! Work in the hearts of the persecutors IJN
    Lisa T - USA
  • Dear Lord, thank You for the release of Garnath and Bijaya. Please provide justice and wisdom for everyone concerned so that the other four prisoners may be released. Send them faith to maintain their belief in Jesus Christ. Keep their families strong and close to each other. Soften the hearts of their persecutors.
    Betty A - USA
  • God, be praised for the release of these men. Father we thank You. Give guidance as they settle back into their families. We also pray for the quick release of the other men. Grant them favour before the authorities. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Claire C - Barbados
  • Father, in the name of Jesus, please help the four men who remain in prison. Thank you for the release of the other men, and I pray that you will also help the remaining men to be released. Give them strength and courage as they remain in prison. Help them to be a light and a witness to all those around them. In Jesus precious name. Amen.
    Julie B - USA
  • Father God may your hand be upon our persecuted Brothers and sisters. Give them strength and comfort them in Jesus mighty name Amen.
    Yvonne T - USA
  • Our FATHER GOD LORD please have mercy on the men that have been wrongly accused and are being held in prison away from their loved ones please help the prayers offered up to be an encouragement for them please let them also be an encouragement to the families of these men, please help them LORD as they battle on their own IN THE PRECIOUS NAME OF JESUS
    Colleen K - South Africa
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for Garnath, Bijaya, 4 still imprisoned believers & their families: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen & encourage them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ . May they find favor with those around them & be good influences. May the 4 still imprisoned believers be freed. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • THANK YOU LORD JESUS FOR VINDICATING THESE MEN OF GOD!!! Restore back to health these two men!! Restore there hope and joy hundred fold!!!!! Give peace to them and there families!! Thank You for setting these men free in Jesus Mighty name!!!!!!! Thank You miracle working God, Only You are good!!!! Show favor to the other men waiting release.
    Deidre S - USA
  • Lord Jesus please set those other men free and let the truth be know about the priest and Iam asking that this be done today as I have faith in you that you can and will let all involved see the grace and love of our lord and saviour Jesus Christ amen
    Maggie F - Canada
  • Father, Thank you for the release of two of the Christian men. I pray for the men who remain in prison. Please protect them, give them strength to endure and not give up. May their lives reflect Jesus each day while they remain prisoners. I pray for their soon release.
    Betty D - USA
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