In Spirit and in Truth
INTERNATIONAL NEWS · 7th September 2009
Editor - JSCH
Iranians Jailed For Loving Jesus.
On March 5, 2009 (VOMC) Marzieh Amirizadeh Esmaeilabad and Maryam Rustampoor were arrested by Iranian security forces and labeled "anti-government activists," according to Farsi Christian News Network (FCNN).
Thirty year-old Marzieh and 27-year-old Maryam arrests are the latest incidents highlighting increased government intimidation of Christians in Iran. Believers are subjected to surveillance, arrests, imprisonment, and sometimes torture.
On Aug. 8, Marzieh and Maryam were summoned to an Iranian court and ordered to deny their faith verbally and in a written statement. They stood before the court and replied, “We love Jesus. We will not deny our faith.”
They have been sent back to Evin prison, which is notorious for treating women badly. "Both women are allowed just a one-minute telephone call everyday to their immediate families. Both are unwell and in need of urgent medical attention," FCNN reported. During their last call on March 28, Mazieh said that she was suffering from an infection and high fever. She said, "I am dying."
Marzieh and Maryam's apartment was searched and their belongings were confiscated. "Their only crime is that they are committed Christians who follow the teachings of Jesus," FCNN added. “They are being unfairly labeled as 'anti government activists' because of the hostility of the government towards practicing Christians."
The women have reportedly been interrogated numerous times and were held in three different police detention centers before being sent to Evin Prison. FCNN reported an exorbitant bail amount of US$ 400,000 has been set even though Marzieh and Maryam's families have been told on numerous occasions that a judge is not available to discuss the case.
Find out here how you can write with translation to encourage these dear women. And learn more about others who need our prayers, and support.
"I was in prison and you came to me." Jesus
On March 5, 2009 (VOMC) Marzieh Amirizadeh Esmaeilabad and Maryam Rustampoor were arrested by Iranian security forces and labeled "anti-government activists," according to Farsi Christian News Network (FCNN).
Thirty year-old Marzieh and 27-year-old Maryam arrests are the latest incidents highlighting increased government intimidation of Christians in Iran. Believers are subjected to surveillance, arrests, imprisonment, and sometimes torture.
On Aug. 8, Marzieh and Maryam were summoned to an Iranian court and ordered to deny their faith verbally and in a written statement. They stood before the court and replied, “We love Jesus. We will not deny our faith.”
They have been sent back to Evin prison, which is notorious for treating women badly. "Both women are allowed just a one-minute telephone call everyday to their immediate families. Both are unwell and in need of urgent medical attention," FCNN reported. During their last call on March 28, Mazieh said that she was suffering from an infection and high fever. She said, "I am dying."
Marzieh and Maryam's apartment was searched and their belongings were confiscated. "Their only crime is that they are committed Christians who follow the teachings of Jesus," FCNN added. “They are being unfairly labeled as 'anti government activists' because of the hostility of the government towards practicing Christians."
The women have reportedly been interrogated numerous times and were held in three different police detention centers before being sent to Evin Prison. FCNN reported an exorbitant bail amount of US$ 400,000 has been set even though Marzieh and Maryam's families have been told on numerous occasions that a judge is not available to discuss the case.
Find out here how you can write with translation to encourage these dear women. And learn more about others who need our prayers, and support.
"I was in prison and you came to me." Jesus
just not fair
Comment by Kathy Joy on 8th September 2009
Now that to me is just not fair ... even if a man said that same thing ! What is going on here ... let stand up for what we believe in and not be a shame of doing just that ! Not that this person as done that ... she came out with what she believes in and hat off for her in Jesus name !!!
Now that to me is just not fair ... even if a man said that same thing ! What is going on here ... let stand up for what we believe in and not be a shame of doing just that ! Not that this person as done that ... she came out with what she believes in and hat off for her in Jesus name !!!