The small population of Christians in Iraq live and minister under constant pressure.
The small population of Christians in Iraq live and minister under constant pressure.
Nov. 13, 2025 | Iraq

Christians Arrested, Accused of Evangelizing

[119] prayers in [9] nations have been posted for Christians in Iraq.

An Iraqi Christian who often helps disciple Christian converts from Islam was arrested and detained alongside two other Christians. They were released after a few days but are being accused of evangelizing, which is a criminal act as the country’s official religion is Islam. A front-line worker has requested prayer for the Lord to intervene in their cases and that all three Christians will be able to return to their families.

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  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Iraq: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for them! Sustain & protect them in wisdom & unity amid persecution. Free 3 detained believers; re-unite them with their families. Amen.


    Lisa D - USA
  • Mighty Lord Jesus, I ask you to make a miracle for each
    person. You can do anything and build trust in each heart. Thank you Lord before we see you answers. Amen
    Pamela F - USA
  • Lord Jesus Christ, I thank You for the bravery shown by these Iraqi Christians. Please protect and provide for them. Please bring conversion to their persecutors so that they may will join the fold and live in the Joy of following You. Please release those who have been detained so they can return home to their families.
    Denise G - Canada
  • Father, please intervene in cases of Christian's being charged due to worshiping You. Please free them and all Christian's who are imprisoned for their faith in a you. Please give us all the courage to worship You and spread Your word no matter what the opposition is.
    Shawna W - USA
  • Please Lord drop all charges against your people. Please allow them to worship you and to evangelize freely in Iraq, please stop this wicked persecution in the Middle East in the mighty name of Jesus Amen
    AMANDA Y - USA
  • In the redeeming name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, our Redeemer, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Christians in Iraq. We ask for redemption, for deliverance, a hedge of protection and heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • In the redeeming name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, our Redeemer, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Christians in Iraq. We ask for redemption, for deliverance, a hedge of protection and heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Thank you Father for taking our infirmities and for bearing our sicknesses on the Cross. Thank you for Your great inimitable rising again shocking the authorities and forcing them to believe and the show it with bribes and getting the guards to tell that impossible lie about sleeping people seeing robbers steal a live corpse. In Jesus NAME Amen
    Richard G - Japan
  • Father, please be present with all three of these brothers, and allow them to return to their families. Intervene in their cases that they may see your care and your power. Strengthen them to persevere through the persecution and allow them to continue to be a witness to the Muslims.
    Mark R - USA
  • Father, thank You for these precious saints who are willing to share Your name and Your will to others despite knowing severe consequences are likely. Give them Your peace, Your presence, and Your strength as they await hearings and as they continue to speak Your message to others. Let them know they are loved and prayed for.
    Craig R - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Iraq: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for them! Sustain, protect & guide them amid persecution, particularly 3 detained believers. Free them-return them to their families. Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Eternal Father, bless the Christians in Iraq. Open their hearts and minds to walk in Your will and Your ways. Strengthen them to stand firm in their faith. Defend them in their cases and let them return to their families. Give them wisdom to understand that the enemy is working to keep them from honoring You. Watch over them, be a shield to them. Amen
    Andre K - USA
  • Father God, I pray for the believers in Iraq. Bless them Father with you divine protection. May the peace of God surround them. God you promised to keep us in perfect peace if we keep our mind on you. Let the guidance and comfort of the Holy Spirit encourage them to continue in the faith. I pray they are release from custody, In Jesus name, Amen
    Jacklyn L - USA
  • Lord please allow these men to be set free. Help them to face their persecutors with confidence knowing that You will provide for their needs and give grace to hold on to their faith. Lord help their families to cast all their fears on You and receive grace to stand firm in their trust in You. Please continue Your work through them
    Teresa S - USA
  • Dear Lord Jesus, thank you for the faith and boldness of our brothers in Christ who are discipling Christian converts. Give them wisdom for how to do this most effectively. Give them the right words to say to the officials, and grant them leniency so they will be released. Give them awareness of your presence and the knowledge that we are praying.
    Margaret H - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Iraq: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for them! Sustain them amid conflict & Islamization. Free 3 detained believers. Bring area Muslims & others in Iraq to Christ, bringing peace. Amen.


    Lisa D - USA
  • Lord Jesus, help your servants who are suffering for their faith. I pray they are released and you use this situation for your glory and that others may come to Christ, even in prison! May you give these believers favor in the government's eyes. I pray that you will intervene in their cases and help them to be set free and return to their families!
    Robert B - USA
  • Lord Jesus, thank you for Your faithful servants in Iran. I pray that You would be with them and encourage their hearts to remain steadfast in the faith. Please give them favor with the officials and intervene in this situation so that they can return to their families. In Jesus name, amen.
    Susan H - USA
  • Abba Father We pray that your will be done in Iraq. Strengthen your church in the Holy Spirit that they may be a tool for your glory. Remind them That they may be persecuted, but not abandoned, struck down, but not destroyed. Fill them with the peace that passes all understanding. Amen
    Tammie J - USA
  • Avi Ad! I thank You that our brethren are residing in the shadow of Your wings. May they count all joy that they are hounded because they belong to You. You are their constant source of stability and may they receive Your safety and great wisdom. In Yeshua's name
    Randal A - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Iraq: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for them! Sustain them amid persecution & Islam. Free 3 detained believers. Bring Iraq's Muslims to Christ, bringing hope & peace. Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • HOLY Father through Christ Jesus we thank you for allowing us to enter your will for these Iraqi families and assemblies who need your intervention. All members of your Body need your daily bread so to find strength in joy, persevere in faith, and love one another, so to conform to Jesus' humble and glorious image. May they and we be light and salt.
    Mary M - USA
  • Father, we stand in solidarity with these sisters and brothers. Heed the cry of Christians in Iraq and intervene. Bring good out of this mess. Demonstrate again your steadfast love, and heal this land.
    Jim T - USA
  • Our Father, be with Your children who are being accused of evangelizing. Intercede on their behalf. May they be able to return to their families. Give them strength and courage as they endure the pressures being placed on them. Hold them close to Your heart. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Father, we thank you for your church in Iraq and for those who courageously work with Muslim converts! Protect these three who were arrested. We pray that you will intervene so that the charges will be dropped. Provide for and strengthen them and their families as they go through this trial. Fill them with your peace. In Jesus' name, Amen!
    Linda T - USA
  • I pray the believers would have the strength to live these verses:
    Fear not, for I am with you; be not afraid, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. For I, the Lord your God, hold your right hand; it is I who say to you, "Fear not, I am the one who helps you."
    Kim B - USA
  • Oh Lord, I pray that you intervene the cases of all three Christians that have been accused of evangelizing so that they are able to return to their families. I also pray that those in the Iraqi government realize that Christianity is not a crime but a way to eternal life and the forgiveness of sins. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen!
    Chaplain Dale I - USA
  • Thank You for these brave saints in Iraq. Their families need them, so return them swiftly. Make provision for all those concerned. Use this as an opportunity to witness with greater joy and urgency. Help more disillusioned adherents to this other religion come to You without fear.
    Pam M - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Iraq: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. I praise You for them! Sustain them amid persecution & Islam. Free the detained. Bring Muslims & others to Christ, bringing peace, freedom & hope. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Lord Jesus please be with these three Iraqi leaders who are being persecuted. Protect and encourage them. Be with their families. Provide for all of them. In your name I pray.
    Leslie O - USA
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