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Ukraine pastors receive training in martyrdom…at Richard Wurmbrand’s old prison

“We are alive. We are fed. We have clothes. We are healthy.” That was the reply of one pastor in Russia-occupied Ukraine to our question, “What message would you like us to share with Christians in the outside world about … Continue reading

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90 years after Stalin tears down a cathedral, a new one seeks to honor him

Controversy surrounds the opening of the new Resurrection of Christ Church in Kubinka near Moscow. The cathedral, designed as the Armed Forces’ main church, is designed to hold 6,000 worshipers and features a military green color and missile-like towers. It … Continue reading

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“How Would I Respond to Persecution?” is not a hypothetical question

After hearing the story of Richard Wurmbrand or other Christians who have been tortured for Christ, we sometimes ask ourselves, “What would I do if I was in that situation? Would I be faithful?” But that is the wrong question … Continue reading

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