V.O.M. Prisoner Alert: Pastor Youcef Nardarkhani

Prisoner Alert: Pastor Youcef Nardarkhani
Pastor Youcef Nardarkhani
Location: Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Arrested:October 2009
Recently, Pastor Youcef Nardarkhani was reportedly sentenced to death for apostasy. VOM contacts confirm that the pastor's trial was held in recent weeks in the 11th Chamber of The Assize Court of the province of Gilan. Pastor Youcef
is one of several members of his church who have been imprisoned. In the past, the Iranian government has also imprisoned and released his wife. Pastor Youcef
was arrested in October 2009 after protesting a decision by the government requiring that his son study the Quran.
Please send a letter of encouragement and let Pastor Youcef know you are praying for him. Let your friends know about Christians suffering in Iran and encourage them to pray and write to him as well.
Your letters make a difference and can result in shorter prison sentences for those accused. Write to Pastor Youcef and let him know you are praying.
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