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Christians have lived in Iraq for two millennia but are currently on the verge of extinction. Many have fled areas controlled by IS and other Islamic extremists. The overall persecution situation in Iraq is characterized by impunity, the threat of attacks and second class treatment by the authorities. Historical Christian communities and Protestant Christian communities are seriously affected by persecution, especially from radical Islamic movements, authorities and non-Christian leaders. Communities of converts to Christianity from Islam suffer severely from persecution, especially at the hands of family, but also from the above mentioned persecutors if their faith is known.
To help Christians suffering from persecution, Open Doors works with local partners to provide the training, Bibles, microloans, building materials, crisis relief and other support they need to remain as lights in their war-torn nation.
Recent News from Iraq
Aug 8 2017
Iraqi Christians Returning to Nineveh Plains “Need Protection”
Found in Stories Aug 8 2017
Since ISIS was pushed out of the Nineveh Plains, people are slowly starting to return.
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Jul 19 2017
Christians in Baghdad: A Church Behind Concrete Walls and Barbed Wire
Found in Stories Jul 19 2017
We visited the city and were surprised by the dedication of the small flock that remained:
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Jul 17 2017
4 Surprising Facts About ISIS
Found in Stories Jul 17 2017
ISIS is without question one of the worst persecutors of Christianity in the world.
+ READ MORE
Jul 13 2017
Mosul is Liberated! Prayers Still Needed
Found in Stories Jul 13 2017
Since June 2014, Mosul has been under the control of Islamic State, an Islamic extremist group. We can now declare the city liberated from ISIS!
+ READ MORE
Jul 6 2017
How to Pray for the Persecuted in 7 Hotbed Regions of the World
Found in Stories Jul 6 2017
As Christians, we know and believe the most powerful force for change we have at our disposal is prayer.
READ MORE
Prayer Points for Iraq
Iraq
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About Iraq
- Leader:Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi
- Government:Parliamentary Democracy
- Population:38,654,000 (230,000 Christians)
- Main Religion:Islam
- Persecution Level:Extreme
- Source of Persecution:Islamic Oppression
Christians have lived in Iraq for two millennia but are currently on the verge of extinction. Many have fled areas controlled by IS and other Islamic extremists. The overall persecution situation in Iraq is characterized by impunity, the threat of attacks and second class treatment by the authorities. Historical Christian communities and Protestant Christian communities are seriously affected by persecution, especially from radical Islamic movements, authorities and non-Christian leaders. Communities of converts to Christianity from Islam suffer severely from persecution, especially at the hands of family, but also from the above mentioned persecutors if their faith is known.
To help Christians suffering from persecution, Open Doors works with local partners to provide the training, Bibles, microloans, building materials, crisis relief and other support they need to remain as lights in their war-torn nation.
Recent News from Iraq
Aug 8 2017
Iraqi Christians Returning to Nineveh Plains “Need Protection”
Found in Stories Aug 8 2017
Since ISIS was pushed out of the Nineveh Plains, people are slowly starting to return.
+ READ MORE
Jul 19 2017
Christians in Baghdad: A Church Behind Concrete Walls and Barbed Wire
Found in Stories Jul 19 2017
We visited the city and were surprised by the dedication of the small flock that remained:
+ READ MORE
Jul 17 2017
4 Surprising Facts About ISIS
Found in Stories Jul 17 2017
ISIS is without question one of the worst persecutors of Christianity in the world.
+ READ MORE
Jul 13 2017
Mosul is Liberated! Prayers Still Needed
Found in Stories Jul 13 2017
Since June 2014, Mosul has been under the control of Islamic State, an Islamic extremist group. We can now declare the city liberated from ISIS!
+ READ MORE
Jul 6 2017
How to Pray for the Persecuted in 7 Hotbed Regions of the World
Found in Stories Jul 6 2017
As Christians, we know and believe the most powerful force for change we have at our disposal is prayer.
READ MORE
Prayer Points for Iraq
- Pray that God would use the remaining Christians to bring many Iraqis to Christ.
- Pray for the Christians who have been displaced internally and in neighboring countries.
- Pray for Iraqi believers who are attempting to rebuild their lives after being forced from their homes by ISIS
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