Christians in Sri Lanka are at risk of attack even meeting for prayer in private homes, as Oshana's family did.
Christians in Sri Lanka are at risk of attack even meeting for prayer in private homes, as Oshana's family did.
May. 07, 2026 | Sri Lanka

Pastor's Family Beaten, Jailed for Prayer Meeting

[154] prayers in [12] nations have been posted for Christians in Sri Lanka.

Five Christians in a majority-Buddhist area of Sri Lanka were beaten and jailed after false allegations against them led to a mob attack. Oshana and her family were conducting a prayer service in their home in November 2025 when an angry crowd arrived, claiming that the church intended to close off a local roadway. When Oshana’s adult sons tried to address the problem, they were overpowered and beaten, and several other church members were injured. Oshana, her sons, her daughter and another evangelist from their church were arrested and jailed. Though the judge who granted them bail said they could continue to meet in their home, the five Christians still face charges that will be heard in court on June 15, 2026. They ask for prayer for a favorable outcome in court as well as favor with villagers who confessed that they were tricked into joining the mob by the Buddhist leaders who made the false claims.

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  • Lord, I pray that Your will be done in this specific court case, in these Christians future, for their well being and their effective testimony of Your love drawing the Lost to You. I pray against demonic forces of evil in Sri Lanka, that Buddhism would lose power in Sri Lanka & Jesus' name be praised ❣️In Your Holy Name Jesus, Amen.Teresa Rhodes
    Teresa R - USA
  • Father, your will be done in this situation and in Sri Lanka. Amen.
    Vicki Y - USA
  • Dear Father, intervene in this situation. Send your Spirit ahead to prepare the way for these charges to be dropped. May the Buddhist leaders be ashamed, & their hearts turned to Jesus. Save them for your glory. Nothing is impossible for you. Bless Oshawa & her family & friends. May they be healed from the beatings. Bless them mightily. In Jesus Name.
    Shelly D - USA
  • Lord,
    Thank You for Oshana's family and their willingness to follow You despite the lies spread about them and the violent attacks they face. May You be with them and grant them favor with governing officials. May they receive a favorable outcome in court and favor with the villagers who were fooled into attacking them.
    Lysander S - USA
  • Lord I pray for the believers who were jailed and tortured and for their quick release. I pray for honesty and truth to be revealed as they appear in court. I pray Lord for their home and ministry to be blessed and even flourish because of this somehow. I pray for her sons and daughter to remain firm in their faith and see You as their source of life
    Joy H - USA
  • Father,
    Thank you that everything is in your hands. I am joining many others asking you to grant favor to your children on June 15 and that they would be give the freedom to worship you without fear. In Jesus name
    Joe P - USA
  • In the providing name of Jesus, our heavenly Father, Jehovah Jireh, God who provides, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we bless You for faithfulness of Christians in Sri Lanka. We ask for release, good court outcome, provision, hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on your faithful.
    Peter K - USA
  • God the Father, please protect all Christians in Sri Lanka, especially, the five persecuted Christians and their families from all evil thoughts, words, and deeds. May your whole armor of God cover each and everyone as they continue to pray and worship you, my God. In Jesus' Name, i pray. Amen.
    TM H - USA
  • In the brave name of Jesus. our heavenly Father, El-Elyon, Most High God, as brothers and sisters in Christ, we glorify You for bravery of Oshana, family and Christians in Sri Lanka. We ask for provision, hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Father God and our Lord Jesus Christ, we pray for Oshana, her sons, daughter, and an evangelist from their church that you would arrange for an innocent verdict in court on June 15. We also pray for the Budddhist villagers who were tricked but honestly explained they made false claims. Comfort and encourage them, oh Holy Spirit. Glory to God!
    Mary M - USA
  • Dear Jesus, I ask you to go to court with them and open the judges heart for favorable results. Draw the people of this village to yourself for salvation.
    Pamela F - USA
  • Lord God, I do pray that Your truth would prevail in this trial and that these believers would shine brightly for You as they stand for Your Name in court. Please allow them to be released and may this trial be used to shine the light of Your gospel through their village, even to the Buddhist leaders who hate You.
    Danielle H - USA
  • In the powerful hands of Jesus, our heavenly Father El Shaddai, God Almighty, as brothers and sisters in Christ we praise You that You listen as Christians in Sri Lanka cry out to you. We pray for healing, hedge of protection, heavenly angels to encamp around and minister to them. Amen
    Gary F - USA
  • Lord only You can bring goodness out of this wrong. Expose the falsehood of Buddhism so people are drawn to Jesus, that they may know the Way, the Truth and the Light. Vindicate these 5 from all charges and fines. Guide them so their lives are a strong witness and their message if salvation is received with open hearts by the villagers.
    Beth P - USA
  • Father, please be with Oshana and her family, and the other five believers who have been arrested. Grant them a favorable outcome from the court case, and also allow them to have favor with the villagers. Thank you for their testimony in a majority Buddhist area. Also I ask that they would be fully healed from the beatings.
    Mark R - USA
  • Father God, I pray for the full truth to be known and for the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to be glorified in this situation. Please grant your favor, grace and mercy to the people during their court appearance. Also, I pray that the villagers will no longer be tricked into coming against them but will be favorable to these believers. In Jesus' name,
    Julia F - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Sri Lanka: 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 all facing Buddhist persecution. Open Buddhist hearts to You, saving all Sri Lanka & bringing peace! Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers. I thank You that the truth was revealed. Expose the lie before the judge that he may know what truly happened. May Your servants be found blameless in the eyes of the court who have done nothing. Let the Buddhist leaders answer for his deception against the people. May they to repent. IJ Mighty NA.
    Johnathan K - USA
  • Loving God, show Your favor to these Christians in Sri Lanka. Give them confidence as they face the judge and others who oppose their peaceful worship. I pray that You provide victory for them in this case! May Your steadfast love be demonstrated through them as they stand boldly for You. Keep them safe from other attacks. In Jesus' name, amen.
    Jessica M - USA
  • Our Father, be with Your children who are facing charges. May the charges be dropped. Give Your children boldness, and love, so that they may be a witness to others who need You. May those who were tricked into the attack by lies from the Buddhist leaders desire to know more about Jesus. In His name, Amen
    Elizabeth S - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Sri Lanka: 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 all facing Buddhist persecution. Open Buddhist hearts to You, saving all Sri Lanka & bringing hope! Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
  • Lord may You fill these dear brothers and sisters in faith with Your peace as they wait for their court day. Give them favor with the nudge when their case is heard. Thank You for their faithfulness. In Your Holy name I pray. Amen!
    Colleen S - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Sri Lanka: 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 all facing Buddhist persecution. Open Buddhist hearts to You, saving Sri Lanka & bringing hope! In Jesus' Name. Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Sri Lanka: 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 all facing Buddhist persecution. Open Buddhist hearts to You, saving Sri Lanka & bringing hope! In Jesus' Name. Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • I am praying that the trial goes well, that the Christians aren't charged with anything
    Shawna W - USA
  • Mighty Father God, all glory to You for our courageous & faithful sisters & brothers in Christ in Sri Lanka. Bring great favor in the court cases & in the villages. Please provide peace & comfort & healing to those who have & are suffering for Christ. Be glorified through this situation. Bring in Your remnant. In the Name of Jesus Christ. Amen
    Rebecca C - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Sri Lanka: 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 all facing Buddhist persecution. Open Buddhist hearts to You, saving all Sri Lanka! In Jesus' Name. Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Father bring healing to spiritualphysical wounds & a favorable outcome for the charges. Let Oshana & the others show love & forgiveness to the neighbors in such a way as to win them to you. Bring conviction to the Buddhist leaders who instigated this. Grow Oshana's group into strong prayer warriors for you. Let your light sine through them.
    Elizabeth M - USA
  • Holy Father, I pray for believers in Sri Lanka: 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 all facing Buddhist persecution. Open Buddhist hearts to You, saving all Sri Lanka! In Jesus' Name. Amen.
    Lisa D - USA
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