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

[137] 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.”

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  • 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
  • Blessed Father, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, minister healing and strength to your servants today so that they may continue to spread the gospel. May those who attacked them have an encounter with Jesus Christ in dreams so that they will turn from their wicked ways and be drawn into your kingdom and eternal life. Amen.
    Karen L - Canada
  • Our Father, be with our brothers who were injured while preaching in the market. Heal their wounds, and give them opportunities to share with others their love for You despite their injuries. May those who beat them see You in their lives and want to know about You. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Jesus, please heal, comfort, & protect Your precious sons who were attacked for sharing the Good News. Thank You for their faith! Please continue to provide hope. Soften their hearts toward the oppressors & create a path for restoration. Open the eyes of the lost & prevent future attacks in this community, as well as in Ethiopia as a whole. Amen.
    Jessica M - USA
  • Yes, Father, we lift our brothers & sisters in Christ to you. Touch them with your healing hand. May the head injuries not be permanent. Give them strength & courage thru this distressing time. Raise up advocates to represent them, & May they find favor with their captors. In Jesus I pray. Amen.
    Shelly 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 other believers in Muslim-majority areas. Bring Muslims to Christ, giving peace & hope! Amen
    Lisa D - USA
  • Father God, bless these courageous Christians who have been injured. Bless them with healing. May Ethiopia be covered with Your Word. Bring the persecutors to their knees in repentance & the knowledge of Christ and Him crucified. Be glorified in Ethiopia. Give our brothers courage & boldness as they recover. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen
    Rebecca C - USA
  • Father God, I lift up these evangelists who were injured and ask for their complete healing in Jesus Name. Please comfort their hearts and their family's hearts and let them witness of You to the doctors and nurse who treat them. We lift up all the believers in Ethiopia that they will remain strong in You and that the power of Satan will be broken!
    Sarah H - USA
  • Avi Ad! I thank You that You are caring for these most wonderful evangelists and are healing their bodies. Help them to receive Your great approval as they are suffering as Christ Jesus suffered and they preferred to follow You rather than man. In Yeshua's name
    Randal A - USA
  • In Jesus' Mighty Name, I pray the LORD confound the enemy every time they consider persecuting Christians in Ethiopia. I pray they have dreams and visions and hear Christ's love for themselves individually and that their feet cannot run to do evil or their hands perform their evil crafts. Always, Jesus heal those being persecuted. Amen.
    Kim D - USA
  • Father God,
    We pray for those who were injured to recover completely. We pray for the militant Muslims to have encounters with Jesus. We pray for transformation in their hearts and minds. Strengthen Your people with the Holy Spirit and guide them in prayer and action. We pray for Your words to go and touch the lives of all Ethiopians. Amen
    Karen G - USA
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