These Christian evangelists were attacked while preaching the gospel.
These Christian evangelists were attacked while preaching the gospel.
Feb. 19, 2026 | Ethiopia

Evangelists Attacked in Market

[147] prayers in [9] nations have been posted for Christian evangelists.

On Feb. 9, 2026, two Christian evangelists were attacked by Muslim extremists while preaching in an open-air market in central Ethiopia. The men suffered severe head injuries in the attack and were immediately transported to a local hospital. While Ethiopia is a majority-Christian nation, Christians face violence and even death threats in Muslim-majority areas. “Please pray with us that the Lord Jesus Christ will grant strength and healing to the injured,” requested a front-line worker, “and that he will soften the hearts of the persecutors and they will come to accept the gospel they so violently oppose.”

Click here to find out about Christian persecution in Ethiopia and learn how to pray.

Write your own prayer for Christian evangelists

  • Lord I ask for healing for these men who suffered attacks for preaching the name of Jesus. I pray their bills would be paid, they would receive the help they need and for all their bills to be taken care of. I pray Lord for their persecutors to feel convicted and then surrender to You. I pray that even in the hospital they would spread Your love too
    Joy H - USA
  • Dear Father in Heaven, I lift up these two faithful believers and ask you to heal their heads, bodies, hearts, and minds. May they be spiritually renewed and fully restored to continue sharing the gospel. Their boldness is an encouragement to me. Please soften the hearts of the persecutors so they will know Jesus! Amen.
    Jennifer T - USA
  • Father in Heaven,
    Thank You for the boldness of these evangelists in Ethiopia who have not stayed silent about their faith but have witnessed boldly. I pray that You will heal their injuries and give them renewed strength to continue preaching Your word. May the eyes of those who are blind be opened.
    In Jesus's Name,
    Amen
    Jehosheba R - USA
  • the delivering name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Shaddai, God Almighty, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of families of Ethiopian Christian evangelists. We ask for deliverance, for hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Dear Lord please completely heal and comfort the injured in this attack. Please cause the Islamic extremist to come to legal justice and repentance. Please stop this wicked persecution from radical islamist groups in the mighty name of Jesus Amen
    AMANDA Y - USA
  • Lord God, I do pray that these men would see Your strength as they recover, and that they would heal physically and emotionally. May they have courage to continue to proclaim You and joy knowing that they are pleasing You. Please soften the hearts of those who oppose the gospel and draw them to Yourself.
    Danielle H - USA
  • In the helping name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, our ParacleteAdvocate, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we glorify You for Your help to Ethiopian Christian Evangelists. We ask for deliverance, for hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father, Son, Holy Spirit, be boldness, strength, and faith in Your own in Ethiopia. Let the violence cease; let peace reign; and let there be healing for every injured child of Yours. You know Your own. You know these two preachers. I pray for their healing, for a strengthening of their faith. I pray for the Muslims to hear and know the truth, and live
    Kesse R - USA
  • Lord,
    Thank you for our bold Brothers in Ethiopia who openly preached the gospel despite the risk of violent persecution. I pray that Jesus Christ will grant strength and healing to the injured and that he will soften the hearts of the persecutors and they will come to accept the gospel they so violently opposed. May you be glorified in their suffering
    Lysander S - USA
  • Dear Lord, we know that people do not understand the gospel message and it is so very difficult to believe in something you cannot see or understand. Please work with the missionaries to bring them Your Word and have them open their hearts so that the gospel will not only become clear to them, but also that they may accept Jesus as their Lord. Amen!!!
    Donna H - USA
  • Father God, I echo this beautiful prayer that these Christians in Ethiopia are praying. Lord, you are more than able to bring about repentance in those who have opposed the gospel in the past. You are more than able to show them light in the midst of darkness. Glorify your holy name, Lord. May Jesus Christ be exalted in Ethiopia. Amen.
    Julia F - USA
  • In the Shepherd name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Shalom, God of peace, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for restoration of these Ethiopian evangelists. We ask for hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Ethiopia : Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Sustain them, especially 2 injured evangelists & all believers in Muslim-majority areas, Bring Muslims to Christ, granting peace. Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers. I thank you Lord their lives were spared from what I can see. I pray Lord that You would be with them in their healing. Keep them strong in faith as they grow in their love for You. No weapon fashion against him shall prosper in Jesus' Name. Change the hearts of these attackers. In Jesus' Gracious NA.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Ethiopia: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Sustain them, especially 2 injured evangelists & all believers in Muslim-majority areas. Bring Muslims to Christ, granting peace! Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Ethiopia: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Sustain them, especially 2 injured evangelists & all of them in Muslim-majority communities. Bring Muslims to Christ! In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Jesus, Our Great Physician, heal these two men. Heal them physically. Heal also the emotional and spiritual trauma they likely experienced after such a violent attack. May their preaching not be in vain. Soften the hearts of their persecutors so that they will come to accept the gospel they once so violently opposed. In Your Name I pray. Amen.
    Scott H - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Ethiopia: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Sustain, especially 2 injured evangelists & all believers in Muslim-majority areas. Bring Muslims to Christ, granting peace! In Jesus' Name. Amen
    Lisa D - USA
  • Father God, we lift up these two brothers who were violently attacked and ask for healing on their bodies and provision of the needs of their families and that the Body of Christ would rally on their behalf for provision of their needs. Lord Jesus, baptize believers with hearts of mercy and compassion toward these attackers, completely without hope.
    Forrest B - USA
  • Lord, this front-line worker said it clearly, so we join in praying that you will grant strength and healing to the injured, and that you will soften the hearts of the persecutors so they can accept the gospel they so violently oppose. We pray in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ and in solidarity with our Ethiopian brothers and sisters.
    Brenda M - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Ethiopia: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Sustain them, especially 2 injured evangelists & all Christians in Muslim-majority areas. Bring Muslims to Christ, granting peace & hope! Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Father we lift up to you for complete healing of these two witnesses that suffered beating for proclaiming the Way in Ethiopia to the lost. Father may their testimony prick the hearts of their attackers unto repentance in Jesus name we pray
    Mark S - USA
  • In the saving name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, God Who Redeems, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we magnify You for faith of Ethiopian Christian Evangelists. We ask for healing, for redemption, hedge of protection, and heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Ethiopia: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Sustain them, especially 2 attacked evangelists & all believers in Muslim-majority areas. Bring Muslims to Christ & bring hope! Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Father, please be with these brothers who were willing to share the gospel openly despite the danger. I do ask for their healing and also strengthen them so that they will not be afraid to share. Also, soften hearts of these persecutors, and may some come to receive you.
    Mark R - USA
  • Lord Jesus, thank You for faith & action by these saints as they preach in an unwelcome environment. Open the eyes of the opposers so they can see the love displayed by the saints which they adamantly oppose to their demise. Let some of them realize their hate and error and repent, coming into Your kingdom. Grace the saints as they endure such hardship
    Craig R - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Ethiopia: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Sustain them, especially 2 injured evangelists & all believers in Muslim-majority areas. Grant healing & bring Muslims to Christ! Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear Jesus, I pray right now for the two men who were beaten for preaching. Heal and encourage them and give them strength to go on. Stop and save the evil ones
    Pamela F - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Ethiopia: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Praise You for them! Sustain them, especially 2 injured evangelists & all believers in Muslim-majority areas. Bring those around them to Christ & bring peace & hope!
    Lisa D - USA
  • Almighty Father God. We pray that the Lord Jesus Christ will grant strength and healing to the injured, and that he will soften the hearts of the persecutors and they will come to accept the gospel they so violently oppose. We pray for the gospel to spread like wild fire. Bless the needs of these courageous and bold believers. In Jesus name amen
    Alvin A - USA
Load More Prayers