In July 2021, Fariba and 5 other Christian converts were arrested and later released on bail while awaiting trial. Then in December 2021, Fariba was convicted and sentenced to 5 years in prison for “acting against national security by establishing and leading an evangelical Christian church”. Soroush, Fariba’s husband, and 3 others were sentenced to 10 months in prison for their membership with the church.
Fariba’s sentence was later reduced to 2 years and the others were released with a fine because they had already served their prison time by then. On 16th April 2022, Fariba began her 2-year prison sentence in Tehran’s Evin Prison which is notorious for the mistreatment of inmates.
Pray that God will protect and watch over Fariba during her imprisonment, and may she find favour with her fellow inmates and the prison guards. Pray that she will be encouraged and assured of the Lord’s abiding presence with her everyday such that she will not lose hope but will grow stronger in her faith.
Pray also for Soroush during this difficult time of separation for the newly-wed couple. And pray for other imprisoned Iranian Christians, that they will remain strong in their faith.
(Source & Photo : VOMC)
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