Christ's Church has been joining believers around the world in praying for two imprisoned Iranian Christians, Maryam and Marzieh. The Persecuted Church Weblog recently posted this update.
"There has been a significant development in the case of Maryam and Marzieh who were arrested in Tehran on 5th March and have been detained since then. Recall that they appeared before the Revolutionary Court on 10th August and were ordered to recant their faith in Christ. Both declared that they would not deny their faith.
On Wednesday 7th October they were unexpectedly taken back to the Revolutionary Court, where a different judge was presiding. Three charges were brought against them, relating to (a) anti-state activity, (b) propagation of Christianity, and (c) apostasy, i.e. leaving Islam. The judge acquitted them of the charge of anti-state activity. They and their lawyer are delighted about this, particularly as such acquittals are rare in Iran. Because this charge has been dropped, their case will now be transferred to a general court where the other charges will be considered."
Iranian Christians ask that we continue to pray that:
a. Maryam and Marzieh will continue to know the Lord's presence and comfort each day
b. They will stand firm in their faith as they face continuing pressure to recant
c. They will be the presence of Jesus to those around them in Evin jail, near Tehran
d. The two remaining charges will be dropped
e. They will be released soon
f. All officials involved will act mercifully, justly and compassionately, and will learn about and be drawn to Jesus' love for them
g. The Iranian government will stop automatically regarding Christians as being anti-government and therefore a threat
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