The Iranian government views home churches as threats to national security.
The Iranian government views home churches as threats to national security.
Oct. 23, 2025 | Iran

Imprisoned Pastor's Daughter Under Pressure

[5] prayers in [2] nations have been posted for Narine and family.

A young Christian woman is being pressured to leave the country. Her father, a pastor, is currently serving a 10-year prison sentence for leading a house church. The Iranian government views such Christian fellowships as “enemy groups” and as threats to national security. A front-line worker met with Narine, 20, in another country where she is safe for the time being. “She’s quite stressed and alone,” said the front-line worker. “She’s worried about both her father and her mother because her mother was also arrested and is awaiting sentencing for the same thing as her father — being involved in a home church.” The front-line worker requests prayer for the entire family to sense the Lord’s peace at this time, that they will all stand strong in their faith and be a light to those around them regardless of what happens.

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Write your own prayer for Narine and family

  • Dear Lord God, I pray for peace and comfort for Narine, that her father will be released and her mother will not be arrested. I pray that the family will remain strong in their faith knowing You are in control no matter the outcome. I pray that the Iranian authorities will allow religious freedom for Christians. In Yeshua's Name I pray. Amen.
    Allison R - USA
  • Beloved Father: Praise be to You for the steadfast faith You have given to Narine & her parents! Please comfort Narine in her loneliness & trials. Please release her parents from prison. Please allow their witness to lead others to Christ, especially among their guards & fellow prisoners. Provide all of which they stand in need. In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Mario C - USA
  • Dear Father, give peace to your faithful servants. Bless them with your mercy & love. Send a special friend to Narine who can bring her closer to you. Strengthen her & her mother & father in this desperate time. Raise up an advocate for them. May those who accuse them be put to shame. Turn their hearts to you. Open their eyes to your glory. Amen.
    Shelly D - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Iran, particularly 1 father & daughter: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for their faith! Free the father & all detained believers. Surround the daughter & father in faith. Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Lord Jesus we pray for Narine and her entire family to find help in you in this time of need, We pray you preserve them from trouble and compass them with songs of deliverance. ( Psalm 32:7) Strengthen them to trust in you and Make a way for them where there seems to be no Way. In Jesus name amen
    Great O - Nigeria