Hindu extremists beat Kalithas for boldly witnessing for Christ in his village.
Hindu extremists beat Kalithas for boldly witnessing for Christ in his village.
Jun. 09, 2022 | Sri Lanka

Christian Man Beaten to Death in His Home

[202] prayers in [17] nations have been posted for Kalithas' family.

After becoming a prominent, active leader of his church, Kalithas received threats from Hindu extremists in his community. They warned that he would face severe consequences if he continued his bold witness in the village. On Dec. 16, 2021, four men came to his home and started kicking his gate. Kalithas rushed toward them, asking why they were destroying his property. The men threw alcohol in his face and started beating him. When he fell to the ground, three men held him down while the fourth struck his head with an iron rod. After the men fled, villagers rushed Kalithas to the hospital. He remained in a coma until he died on Dec. 20. Pray that the four men who killed him are brought to justice and also come to know Jesus. Pray for Kalithas’ family, and pray that villagers who hear his story will also put their trust in Christ.

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  • Dear family in Christ, May our God of hope give you strength, comfort, and spiritual victories. We are already victorious and promised an eternal home. We pray that God will touch the hearts of the persecutors before it's too late. Stand strong, Jesus is coming back soon. Your reward will be great in heaven.
    Susan R - USA
  • Almighty Father of heaven and earth. Please hear our prayer. We pray that the four men who killed him are brought to justice and also come to know Jesus.We pray for Kalithas' family, and pray that villagers who hear his story will also put their trust in Christ. In the might name of Jesus. The great love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirt Amen
    Alvin A - USA
  • Father, glorify yourself through this tragedy and bring good out of it as only you can do. Continue to give comfort and strength to the family. Thank you. Amen.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • Lord give comfort to Kalithas's family and use this martyrdom to adventure your Kingdom we pray.
    Margaret D - USA
  • OH Lord, We mourn for Kalithas who was murdered by radical Hindus. May his suffering and death make even his killers realize that Only You are worth dying for. May I be inspired to do more with little fear of attack. We lift up his family and friends to you. Amen
    Robert M - USA
  • Jesus, I thank You as I know You already are doing that for which we pray. Please continue to comfort Kalithas' family. May the four men who perpetrated this awful crime be convicted in their hearts of their need for Your saving redemption. May justice come through in such a way that ends up saving their souls so that Kalithas did not die in vain.
    Jason R - USA
  • Father, I pray for Kalithas' family, comfort and strengthen them. Help them to follow in his footsteps and forgive those who did this. I pray they continue the work he started. I pray you wrap your arms around them and rebuke all fear. I pray for those who did this, convict their hearts, open their eyes. I pray the villagers will turn to you.
    polly c - USA
  • I pray that You will use his death to strengthen the church in the area and that the murderer will experience Your love. I pray that his family will be comforted by the Comforter.
    David T - Indonesia
  • Oh Lord pleased comfort this precious hurting family! Bring this man's attackers to justice and may the surrender their lives and will to you O Lord. We praise you for this courageous man's witness for you and we praise you that you will triumph and Satan will not win!
    Michele H - USA
  • I pray for your family that you will experience God's peace and hope in your hearts, knowing Kalitha is with the Lord.
    Bronson Y - New Zealand
  • Dear Father , Thank You for the courage and faithfulness of Kalitha who stood up for Your Son Jesus and lost his life at the hands of Hindu extremists. Please surround Kalithas' family with Your love, peace and protection. May they take comfort knowing they will be reunited in heaven. Bring many to Christ because of Kalithas' witness. In Jesus Amen
    Madeline T - USA
  • Oh Lord, may You be glorified even through this tragedy Bring the murderers to justice, but also bring them to You Bless Kalithas' familyabundantly with Your peace and comfort them in their grief. Let them know that You will never leave them nor forsake them. Provide for their needs Bless all Christians in SriLanka keeptheir faith strong in Jesus Name
    Allison F - USA
  • In the healing name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Rapha, God Who heals, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Kalithas' family. We praise You that they preach and proclaim Jesus. We ask for healing, a hedge of protection, angels from heaven to surround and minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear Father in Heaven, we thank you for the precious life of Kalithas and that he is with You now. Please comfort his family and may villagers and all who hear of his witness for You come to know you as Lord and Savior. Please strengthen believers in Sri Lanka now in difficult times and may many put their hope in You. In Jesus' Name! Amen
    Jennifer T - USA
  • Father God we pray for this dear family as they suffer for their loss. May his faith comfort them to continue in faith, Amen
    jeff h - USA
  • Father God we pray for this dear family as they suffer for their loss. May his faith comfort them to continue in faith, Amen
    jeff h - USA
  • Father God we pray for this dear family as they suffer for their loss. May his faith comfort them to continue in faith, Amen
    jeff h - USA
  • Father God we pray for this dear family as they suffer for their loss. May his faith comfort them to continue in faith, Amen
    jeff h - USA
  • Father God we pray for this dear family as they suffer for their loss. May his faith comfort them to continue in faith, Amen
    jeff h - USA
  • Father God we pray for this dear family as they suffer for their loss. May his faith comfort them to continue in faith, Amen
    jeff h - USA
  • Father God we pray for this dear family as they suffer for their loss. May his faith comfort them to continue in faith, Amen
    jeff h - USA
  • In the loving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, the living Water, we praise You for testimony and faithfulness of Kalitha and family. We ask that they see Jesus, a hedge of protection be upon them and angels directly from heaven to surround and minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Father, we look forward to meeting Kalithas in your Holy Place soon. His work is done on earth. He awaits his reward, as all followers of Christ do. Especially, the persecuted. May his killers face justice on earth & your time.
    Deanna V - USA
  • In the powerful name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Sabaoth, Lord of hosts, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Kalitha's family. We pray they be strengthened, a hedge of protection, and angels directly from heaven to surround and minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Righteous Father, You judge righteously and plead the cause of the poor and needy, maintaining their right and their cause. Vindicate Kalitha and plead his case against this ungodly nation. Please comfort his family and lead them in Your righteousness because of their enemies and make Your way straight before their faces
    Julie C - USA
  • Father, we lift up Kalithas' family and ask that You will continue to comfort their hearts in their grief and loss. We also ask that the community who hear his story will come to faith and trust the Messiah Who gave all for them.
    Gail M - USA
  • Thank You Father for Kalithas witness. Please be with his family. In the Name of Yeshua, Amen.
    Kia W - USA
  • Father, bring comfort and peace to Kalithas family. Encourage the members of his church to remain strong in their faith. Use his death and stand for Christ to draw others to seek salvation through Jesus. May justice find the perpetrators. May they repent and open their hearts to the Gospel. Amen.
    Mary H C - USA
  • Lord please let the killer of Kalithas be punished for his murder and repent and turn to you. Let his death as a martyr bring many to faith in you. Comfort his family and church.
    michele r - USA
  • Lord, You were quick to remind Your disciples in the world they would have tribulation but You also said that You had overcome the world and we ask that You would remind Kalithas' family and fellow believers in his church that You have indeed overcome the world and the devil and that they can rest assured that Vengeance is Yours. Grant peace Lord, amen
    Forrest B - USA
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