These five Iranian Christians were arrested for their involvement in house churches.
These five Iranian Christians were arrested for their involvement in house churches.
Apr. 21, 2017 | Iran

Pray for Pastor Victor and Other Believers Facing Charges in Tehran

[265] prayers in [21] nations have been posted for Pastor Victor and friends.

Several Christian men face charges related to evangelism in Tehran, and two are still in prison. Pastor Victor, Amin Nader Afshar and Kavian were arrested at the pastor’s house during a Christmas celebration in 2014 and released on bail in early 2015. Pastor Victor was charged with evangelism, acting against national security and conducting illegal Christian gatherings. Pastor Victor’s son, Ramiel, was then arrested at a picnic in August 2016 along with Amin and three others. Two of the men, Amin and Hadi Askary, are still in prison. All five have been charged with acting against national security and organizing and creating house churches, and Ramiel faces additional charges for propagating the teachings of his father. Pray that the two still in prison will be released, that bail money will be restored and that the case against Pastor Victor will be dropped. Pray that the judge and other officials will rule justly and come to know the truth of Christ that these men are proclaiming.

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  • Merciful Father, please plead the cause of pastor Victor and the others, deliver them from deceitful and unjust men. Continue to be the God of their strength and let Your light and Truth lead them. Please restore what was stolen, providing for their physical, spiritual and emotional needs. May Your salvation be known in Ethiopia.
    Julie C - USA
  • Father in Heaven I. Commit these innocent servant of yours to you charge, and ask that you will command speedy release for the two that are still held in prison, command tha Authorioty to act justly in their behalf as they were only trying to fulfil the mandate For their lives, strengthened them in these troubled time let not the enemies Prevail
    Joyce D - United Kingdom
  • Dear Heavenly Father I amen these previous prayers a year ago. You have strengthened their flock. You have bolstered their faith. You have encouraged trembling hearts. Even while their pastors remain confined, their Light burns brightly as strongholds are demolished in their communities. Praise You for this revelation & deliverance. In Jesus' Name amen
    Johnathan K - USA
  • Thank You, Father, for Your endless Love and possibilities in the lives of these brothers in Christ. The Lord rules, forever!
    Maria D - Finland
  • Thank you Lord for Pastor Victor,his friends and son,we pray for your mercy even as we believe you for the unconditional release of the ones that are still in prison, Lord pls, fight their battles and plead their cause,touch the hearts of their accusers that they may know and accept you as Lord.Pls restore all that your servants have lost in Jesus name
    funke a - Nigeria
  • Our heavenly Father we entreat You for the healing touch of Jesus for Pastor Victor and friends. We glorify You that followers of Jesus know You are a generous God. We ask for that generosity, that You will be generous and give them a hedge of protection and angels from heaven to minister to them. In the name of Jesus. Amen.
    Gary F - USA
  • Father, in the Name of Jesus we pray for Pastor Victor that his case will be dismissed and we pray for those in prison to be released. I join with other believers in praying for complete restoration of all funds and confiscated materials. Raise up warriors from this season of persecution that the Blood of Jesus Christ will be poured out in salvation
    Kathleen R - USA
  • Father, we pray for our brothers Pastor Victor, Amin, and Hadi who were given long jail terms last July. Thank You for their faithfulness to You. We ask that You will use them where they now are. Strengthen them physically, emotionally, psychologically, and above all, spiritually. Bring good out of what the enemy means for evil. Bless their families
    Antoinette D - USA
  • Heavenly Father, give wisdom to those who are trying these cases in the courts. Let them see that they are fighting You, Holy God, and that the fear of the Lord would be upon them to do Your will for Your servants. Set these captives free to do Your work in the nations and in Iraq that all may see that Jesus is Lord to the glory of the Father.
    MARI S - USA
  • Dear Lord, I pray for healing and provision for those persecuted and forced to flee homes, comfort for family and friends of those lost or injured, security for those sharing You despite threats, and salvation to those who are persecuting your Church. I pray Your light would shine for many to see through these trials. Amen
    Olga G - USA
  • Dear Lord, I do not know if these men have been released, but I pray for them and others like them who are being arrested and imprisoned for their faith in Iran that you would work in their behalf and use them where they are to bring many to Christ. I pray that their faith would not fail and that their house churches might continue to be able to meet.
    Dawn B - USA
  • Lord please help the two who are in prison to be released. Thank you for these men's faith and willingness to serve you inspire if heavy persecution. I pray the bail money to be restored, the charges against Pastor Victor to be dropped. I also pray for the judge and other officials to rule justly and that they would come to know you personally.
    Cynthia H - USA
  • Dear FATHER GOD JESUS CHRIST, ( Isaiah 9:6 ) 
              Please saturate Your Church with Your HOLY SPIRIT, AMEN. (Luke 11:13 )
    eric H - USA
  • Lord, nothing you do is done without purpose. Everything you do is for your glory. May these men be strengthened by your spirit and comfort. May you allow these men to receive supernatural mercy &grace from the Iranian government. May you use this time for them to GROW in you and be deeply rooted in you. I ask for all these things under ur full authori
    Santi B - USA
  • Lord I pray for those in prison in Iran for the sake of Your name. I pray that Your name would be glorified and praised and held high throughout the trials. I pray for justice and favor with the judges and those making decisions. I pray for wisdom from the Holy Spirit as the men continue sharing the truth of Christ.
    Joy H - USA
  • Father, please allow for the release of the two men still in prison, and please help those who hurt them to come to know you. Amen.
    Lauren M - USA
  • I praise the Lord that His message is reaching people, and I pray that the pastor and his flock will keep their faith through this trial. I pray that justice come to them, and I know it will eventually, if not on this Earth. I pray that the men persecuting them find Jesus, and that they repent. His will be done, forever and always. Amen
    Cassie K - USA
  • FATHER GOD,
    Please give these precious Believers favor , and surround them with YOUR Mighty angels . Comfort them, letting them know that YOU are with them! Spread YOUR HOLY LIGHT in this very dark area. Convict souls being used by the enemy, and send millions of Soul Winners to this region. IN JESUS' NAME , AMEN !!
    Doris G - USA
  • Father god I pray that u have favor on my brothers if u r for us god who can be against us I pray that every charge is dropped against my brothers I pray the bail money will be made give my brothers strength during this time in Jesus name amen
    Shelly v - USA
  • Dear Lord, Thank you for these men. Lead and guide them where you need them. give them your peace and calm a steadfast heart for the work they are asked to do. Amen
    Marie C - USA
  • Lord I pray you grant all these men favor against the lies of the enemy. Father allow the two who are still in prison to be released and reunited with their families. May your mighty power reign over these cases and all restored. May all this be in Your name and for Your Glory. Amen.
    Ingrid V - USA
  • Thank You Lord for these bold witnesses for You. Pastor Victor and friends of Yours need Your encouragement and boldness, nomatter where they are. They are Children of The King. Give them Your words and Your love as they minister to people in prison or out. May Thy Spirit minister thru them in Love. I ask in Jesus Holy Name, Amen
    Patsy Mae W - USA
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    Carla M - USA
  • FAther, once again you see all this that is happening. You see each one of these men and love them. I pray your will be done, I pray they keep their eyes on you and not lose hope. Wrap your arms around them. If it be your will, please, have them released. Renew their strength as they wait upon you. comfort them and their families. Open blinded eyes.
    Polly C - USA
  • Father, please bring to naught the charges against these men and tun the plans of the enemy against him. May the testimony and behavior of victor and the others shine the light of Christ into the hearts of their persecutors bringing them into the kingdom of heaven. In Jesus name, AMEN!
    Steve USA
    Steve L - USA
  • Father, we pray that Pastor Victor's case would be dismissed. That you would encourage the judge to make the right decision & that others thru all this would find salvation thru Jesus Christ. Protect & guide these 5 men as they seek to serve you. In Jesus name.
    Rhonda F - USA
  • Dear Lord Jesus, I lift these 5 men up before you again. Speak to them from your Word and give them encouragement, strength to continue on for you and guidance in every way. Influence the government to release those still in prison and charges be dropped. Save the people of Tehran.
    Pam F - USA
    Pamela F - USA
  • Heavenly Father, thank You so much for these men & their examples of faith. Please watch over & protect them all from all injustices. Please free them to continue to bring Your word and good news to others in their land without further problems. Please continue to grow their faith,strengthen them, provide for them. Lead their persecutors to You.
    Vickie M - USA
  • Father, may justice prevail for our Iranian brothers and may the judges and other officials associated with this case come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ. I pray that Amin and Hadi will will be released from prison and allowed to return home to their family's, that their bail money will be restored, and the case against Pastor Victor be dropped.
    Patrick V - USA
  • Your owrd Father is a threat to the devil and his agents. May You be a hedge of protection around those who are being persecuted for Your Word in Iran and other hostile areas of the world. May those in prison be released unconditionally just like what heppened to Peter. May they however use their time in prison to spread the Word. AMEN
    Lovemore N - Zimbabwe
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