July 2023 Persecution Magazine
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Contents<br />
JULY <strong>2023</strong><br />
ON THE COVER<br />
Iraqi Christian women raise their<br />
hands while participating in a service<br />
at St. John the Baptist church (Ancient<br />
Church of the East) in Kirkuk, Iraq.<br />
Photo: Joel Carillet/iStock<br />
FEATURES<br />
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HOPE UNDER THE<br />
LORD’S WING<br />
A Syrian priest’s mission<br />
to share the love of Christ<br />
in a country faced with<br />
destruction.<br />
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THE DEATH AND<br />
RESURRECTION<br />
Christians’ love shines<br />
bright and paves the way<br />
for new believers.<br />
18 22<br />
THE JOURNEY OF A NEW<br />
CONVERT<br />
From curiosity to<br />
conversion, new believers<br />
find Jesus in the Middle<br />
East.<br />
THE WORLD’S FASTEST<br />
GROWING CHURCH<br />
When persecution fuels<br />
the rapid expansion of the<br />
church in Iran.<br />
RECURRING<br />
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ICC NEWSROOM Your Source for <strong>Persecution</strong> News<br />
WEST WATCH Issues Involving Christianity in the West<br />
CROWNS OF COURAGE Inspiration from Memorable Martyrs<br />
YOUR HANDS AND FEET ICC Projects Made Possible by Our Supporters<br />
HOPE FOR THE PRESENT Find Hope and Victory in the Message of the Persecuted<br />
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OUR MISSION: Since 1996, ICC has served the global<br />
persecuted church through a three-pronged approach of<br />
advocacy, awareness, and assistance. ICC exists to bandage<br />
the wounds of persecuted Christians and to build the church<br />
in the toughest parts of the world.<br />
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STAFF<br />
Publisher Jeff King<br />
Managing Editor Alex Finch<br />
Editor and Designer Hannah Campbell<br />
Contributor Joseph Daniel
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