Officials in an Arab nation have arrested roughly 50 Christians since the start of 2026.
Officials in an Arab nation have arrested roughly 50 Christians since the start of 2026.
Mar. 19, 2026 | Middle East

Christian Leaders Arrested

[145] prayers in [11] nations have been posted for Christians in the Middle East.

Since the beginning of 2026, more than two dozen Christians, including converts and church leaders, have been arrested and detained without any charges in a Middle Eastern nation. “Family members haven’t been able to contact them,” said a front-line worker, adding that at least three Christians disappeared without anyone knowing what happened to them. “The situation is bad. Families are struggling.” The front-line worker asks for prayer for the protection of those who have been arrested; for each person who has been detained and their families to sense God’s peace; and that they will soon be released and permitted to continue their Christian activities.

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  • In the name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Adonai, Lord, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we praise You for faithfulness of Christians in the Middle East. We ask for release, blessing, hedge of protection, heavenly angels encamp around and minister to them. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Father in Heaven,
    I pray for our brothers and sisters in the Middle East who have been arrested or imprisoned for the sake of Christ. Please comfort them with the assurance of Your sovereignty, even in this time. Give them peace about the future and about their families. May the trials they face be as a refining fire to strengthen their faith.
    Amen
    Jehosheba R - USA
  • Lord God, I do pray for these believers who have been arrested, that You would protect them and use them as a light in the darkness. May justice and truth prevail and may they be allowed to go home to their families. I pray for their families to be strengthened and given hope as they wait. May they continue to follow You faithfully.
    Danielle H - USA
  • Dear Jesus, come to the assistance of these imprisoned Christians. Protect them and help them to remain true to You. Help and comfort their families.
    Patrecia J - USA
  • In the faithful name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El Emunah, God who is faithful, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we adore You for great faith of Christians in MIddle East. We ask for their release, hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Heavenly Father, please be with the 24+ who have been arrested and detained without a cause. I pray for Your protection and their release. I pray for their families who are worried about them, and for the three who have disappeared with no knowledge of their whereabouts. May Psalm 91 be the answer to their prayer & ALL Christians in the Middle East.
    Rosalind T - USA
  • Father, please strengthen and protect my brothers and sisters in the Middle East. Please soften the hearts of their persecutors who live in darkness that they may see Your Truth and come to repentance by the Power of the Holy Spirit in the Mighty Name of Jesus, in whose name we pray.
    Claudia C - Canada
  • Father, you know all things and where the Christians are. In just the right time, release them and glorify yourself in the process. Give the detained and their families and friends courage and strength for each day. May they trust Jesus fully and not live by fear. Meet their needs as you know best. Thank you. Amen.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • Em nome de Jesus, que esta minha oração, unida a tantas outras, sejam recebidas no TRONO DE DEUS, a fim de termos os corações dos Mártires e igreja sofredora abastecidos com o PODER e a GRAÇA de nosso SENHOR. Que nesta 'Páscoa Cristã' pessoas sejam alcançadas e convertidas a CRISTO. Carlos Puck
    carlos p - Brazil
  • In the resurrected name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, El- Shaddai, God Almighty, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for faithfulness of Christians in Middle East. We pray for a hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father God, I pray for those in the Middle East who are being arrested for their faith in Jesus Christ. I ask that you will strengthen them and protect them. I pray that they will see you actively at work in their lives and feel your presence with them. Please draw many in the area to yourself through the gospel of Jesus Christ. Magnify your holy name.
    Julia F - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in the Middle East: 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 families separated by detainment or anything else. Open hearts around them to You, bringing widespread peace! Ame
    Lisa D - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in the Middle East: 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 families separated by detention or anything else. Open hearts around them, bringing widespread peace! Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Father God, bless these courageous Christians in the Middle East. Be glorified through this situation. Bring peace & comfort & joy as our brethren deal with hardship. Protect & Release those who have been detained. Provide for their needs & their families needs. Give them the peace that passes all understanding. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen
    Rebecca C - USA
  • Father, thank you that by Jesus's blood of the covenant you've released and sent forth your imprisoned people out of the pits they are in the same way you released Joseph from the pit he was in and raised him up to do great and mighty things (Zechariah 9:11).
    Rob N - USA
  • Lord I ask for those in prison that they can communicate with one another for encouragement and support. Give them remembrance of your word and guide their thoughts to rely on Your promises. Lord give opportunities to share the gospel with those around them. Open the doors of the prison in the hearts and minds of their captors.
    Teresa S - USA
  • Lord watch over and comfort your children in prison and their families who wait for word of them. Be ever present to strengthen and guide them.
    michele r - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in the Middle East: 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 families separated by detention or anything else. Open hearts around them, bringing peace! In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Father, not a single hair can fall from our head without You knowing. You know where these two dozen are. You know how they are. Bless their souls, protect their minds and bodies, strengthen their hearts and their faith. Bring comfort to the ones who remain free, who do not know where their loved ones are, who cry with pain. Comfort and sustain them.
    Kesse R - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in the Middle East: 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 families separated by detention or anything else. Open hearts of those around them to You, bringing peace! Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Our Father, be with our brothers and sisters in the Middle East and all the fear and turmoil they are going through. Give them courage and strength to endure. Comfort the families and friends whose loved ones are missing. Be with those who have been taken. May they be strong and serve You even in the trials they are facing. In Jesus' name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in the Middle East: 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 families separated by detainment or any other reason. Open hearts around them to You, bringing peace! Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • In the Lordship of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You for the power of Your Word and faithfulness of Christians in Middle East. We ask for a hedge of protection and heavenly angels encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord Jesus, our Protector, send your holy angels to release those who have been captured in the Middle East so that they are able to return to their friends and families. Give the families of those who have been captured abundant peace in their hearts through the mighty power of the Holy Spirt. May they become encouraged and not discouraged. Amen!
    Chaplain Dale I - USA
  • Father, praise and thanksgiving to you for bringing your written Word and your guidance in reading it to Mustafa! Protect him spiritually and physically as he learns about your love and grace given to the world through Christ. Give him the courage to open the door of his heart to Jesus and become a faithful disciple. In the name of Jesus, Amen!
    Linda T - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in the Middle East: 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 families separated by detainment. Open hearts around them, bringing peace & hope to all the Middle East! Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • OLORD, may your Mighty Hand PROTECT & PROVIDE for these, your servants. Raise up advocates & give them power to free the captives. Give peace & comfort to their families. Return these prisoners to their family. Show the lost the way to protection. Heal the wounded & traumatized. Glorify JESUS in the Middle East! Holy Spirit, blow over them. Amen.
    Shelly D - USA
  • Avi Ad! I thank You that You are giving our brethren Your peace which is not of this world, which temporary, but from heaven which is eternal. You are their constant source of stability and You are their protection as You give them great wisdom to discern where the Holy Spirit leads them. In Yeshua's name
    Randal A - USA
  • Father God, bless these courageous Christians in the Middle East. Be glorified through this situation. Bring peace & comfort & joy as our brethren deal with hardship. Protect & Release those who have been detained. Provide for their needs & their families needs. Give them the peace that passes all understanding. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen
    Rebecca C - USA
  • Father, thank You for Your faithful saints. Protect those who have been arrested & detained. Give peace to their families & allow them to sense Your peace. Intervene so they will soon be released & permitted to continue their Christian activities. Glorify Your name through this evil. Open the eyes of the opposers to see Your love & patience.
    Craig R - USA
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