The Parish Magazine October 2025

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Nigeria: CBN, the Christian
Broadcasting Network, recently
reported that more than three
million Christians living in the
northern and Middle Belt regions of
Nigeria face persecution because of
their faith.
Atrocities committed in Nigeria
account for nearly 70% of Christians
killed globally.
One American humanitarian
non-profit organisation, Equipping
The Persecuted, is calling on the US
government to intervene to stop the
religious persecution.
In June, at least 218 people were
killed and more than 6,000 displaced
after a spate of attacks by suspected
Fulani militants in Benue State,
northern Nigeria.
Governor Alia, of Benue State,
said the state was firmly under siege
by 'terrorists'.
Open Doors have said that they
join the United Nations in calling
for action and an investigation. They
also said they call on the government
of Nigeria to take robust action to
stop violent militant attacks.
Christians are asked to sign an
Arise Africa petition that calls for
protection, justice, and restoration
for Christians affected by violence
and conflict in sub-Saharan Africa,
like those caught up in the Nigerian
attacks.
To sign the petition go to:
https://www.opendoorsuk.org/act/
arise-africa/africa-petition/
It is also possible to provide aid
such as water, shelter and clothing
by going to:
https://www.opendoorsuk.org/act/donate/
arise-africa/?campid=MCTCZZ/2405AP/WB9
Please also pray on Wednesday
22 October from 7.30-8.30pm when
there will be a special online event
to pray for our persecuted church
family in sub-Saharan Africa.
This will be in response to their
call to stop the violence and start the
healing. You can book via:
https://www.opendoorsuk.org/act/
arise-africa/
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THE PERSECUTED CHURCH BY COLIN BAILEY
Nigerian Christians urgent call for global support
UNDER SIEGE
PETITION
The National Ecumenical Christian Centre, Nigeria
Palm Sunday procession in Ibadan Nigeria, March 2024
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References and further reading
CBN article '3 Million Believers Under Siege': https://cbn.com/news/world/christiangenocide-nigeria-3-million-believers-under-siege-calls-us-intervention-mount
Open Doors article on deadly attacks in Nigeria: https://www.opendoorsuk.org/news/
latest-news/nigeria-deadly-attacks/
Open Doors Arise Africa petition: https://www.opendoorsuk.org/act/arise-africa/africapetition/
Open Doors Arise Africa giving: https://www.opendoorsuk.org/act/donate/ariseafrica/?campid=MCTCZZ/2405AP/WB9
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