A gathering of Burkinabe Christians.
A gathering of Burkinabe Christians.
Aug. 21, 2025 | Burkina Faso

Six Killed in Islamist Attack

[15] prayers in [3] nations have been posted for Burkinabe Christians.

Six Christians, including a pastor, were killed in an Islamist attack. On May 23, 2025, shortly after noon, a large group of Islamists riding on motorbikes invaded a village and began searching for the local pastor. They rode to his house while he was meeting in his courtyard with several other Christians. Hearing the roar of the motorbikes, the Christians fled on foot. The Islamists chased them and captured six, including the pastor, and shot them to death. The attackers then invaded numerous homes and set them on fire, forcing Christians from that village and another nearby to flee. According to front-line workers, 1,036 Christians, mostly women and children, were displaced in the attack.

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  • Dear Jesus..please remember the Christians in Burkina Faso. Please watch over them..soften the hearts of their persecutors.
    Judy S - USA
  • Dear Jesus, thank You for hearing our prayers. Thank You for the help You are going to provide to these, your suffering people. May their every need be met. You have overcome the world and this violence Your people are facing. Please comfort and heal them from the trauma and sorrow, and arrest these violent men. In Your Name I pray. Amen.
    Christienne D - USA
  • Father God, sorrow upon sorrow that our brothers & sisters in Christ are going through! Bring them comfort & peace from You. Bring them emotional & physical healing. Provide for their needs. Prick the hearts of the enemy & bring them to their knees before You in repentance & in the full knowledge of Jesus Christ. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen
    Rebecca C - USA
  • Padre clamamos por Tu misericordia para con Tus hijos en Burkina Faso. Sabemos que ves la violencia a la que estan sometidos, y lo que significo el asesinato de este pastor y 6 siervos Tuyos. Padre pedimos por Tu Mano moviendo los corazones y proveyendo paz y seguridad a todos los desplazados y para que los perseguidores Te conozcan y vean Tu Luz.
    Gonzalo Felipe M - Chile
  • Dear Lord,

    We pray for Christians who were slaughtered by an evil religion; six Christians and a pastor were shot to death. Give us peace and forgive our anger, as we pray for healing for the community and peace in our hearts to continue to reach those who do not know Christ. Many were displaced; please provide them with homes and provisions.

    Amen!
    Chris R - USA
  • Oh, Lord! I rejoice for the heavenly welcome these pastors received, but I weep for the families and all the displaced. Be their trauma counselor, Lord Jesus! Provide for their needs. I pray that you will stop these Islamist terrorists from hurting other Christians. Provide protection for your people, their animals and their property. Protect the kids
    Vi P - USA
  • Our Father in heaven we lift up our voices to you for deliverance and protection For in you we find rest in time of need And we pray for the comfort of those who lost their loved ones continue to strengthen their faith in you.
    You alone have conquered death for us so we shall not fear death. For to live is Christ and to die is gain.
    Great O - Nigeria
  • Lord, I feel like Habakkuk probably felt when he said How long, Lord, must I call for help, but you do not listen? Or cry out to you, "Violence!" but you do not save? (Hab 1:2) But I stand on Your promises when you say: "Look at the nations and watch and be utterly amazed. For I am going to do something in your days that you would not believe."
    Roberta V - USA
  • Father we commit the Burkinababe Christians into your able hands particularly the families of these 6 brethren that you the God of all comfort will comfort them.
    We ask that whatever the enemy has meant for evil will be turned around for the good of these ones and also Father that this situation will become a steppingstone for the preaching of the gosp
    Michael O - USA
  • Lord stop the killing of Christians in Burkina Faso. Be with the Christians who have lost loved ones. Comfort them and provide for all their needs. Defeat Satan in Burkina Faso. In your name I pray.
    Leslie O - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Burkina Faso, particularly families of 6 martyrs & 1036 displaced believers: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Bring Islamists to repentance; may peace come to Burkina Faso. In Jesus' Name. Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Oh Father have mercy on your children in Burkino Faso. May those who brought death h and destruction be brought to justice. Comfort the bereaved families and protect and provide for those who had to flee. We pray confound the plans of these extremists that they may not be able to carry out such dastardly deeds.
    IJN, Amen
    Lois Y - USA
  • Beloved Father: You are our Rock and our Fortress, an ever present help in danger. Please arise & fight against these butchers. St. Paul told the Corinthians that we are the temple of the Holy Spirit and that You would destroy those who destroy Your temple. Please protect Your lambs. Comfort them. Provide for them. Build them up. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Mario C - USA
  • To the One that tasted death for every man, receive these souls lost in this attack into your care, and give those that remain strength and comfort by your Spirit. Deliver us from the fear of death and cause us to live unto a lively hope in you. Shine your light upon the perpetrators; that they may see your goodness and repent. Thank you, Jesus. Amen.
    Robert S - USA
  • Lord, be with the families affected by these horrible attacks on our brothers and sisters in Christ. Give them peace and strength. Use them as a powerful witness for your glory. In Jesus Name, l pray, Amen
    Shawna B - USA