The Voice of the Martyrs Canada
Actively Remembering and Serving the "Church Persecuted."
Voice of the Martyrs is a Canadian non-profit charitable organization dedicated to supporting, loving and encouraging persecuted Christians worldwide.
We help Christians who are, or have been, persecuted for their involvement in spreading the Gospel of Jesus Christ. We provide medical assistance, food, clothing and other forms of aid.
We encourage persecuted Christians by giving their testimonies a voice and informing Christians in Canada to know how to help. We believe that the lives and the testimonies of persecuted Christians are a vital part of the fellowship of all believers and will challenge and strengthen the faith of Christians everywhere.
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Faithful Through the Fire: Nigeria’s Resilient Christian Widows
Asabe was raised in a Muslim household. Yet, after encountering the truth of the Gospel, she made the courageous decision to follow Christ. Eventually, she married a Christian man named Yakuba who shared her love for Jesus. In 2020, members of Boko Haram bombed their village, and Yakuba was tragically killed. In the aftermath of the attack, Asabe’s grief over the loss of her husband was compounded when Yakuba’s Muslim brother threw Asabe and her child out of their home. Despite all the heartache she has been through, this dear Christian woman says, “I learned [to extend] forgiveness towards everyone who has hurt me.”
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Uganda: Pray for Christian converts encountering opposition from members of their own families and communities.
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Christians in Nicaragua have been subjected to various forms of oppression and violence by the Sandinista government. In the summer of 2024, many religious leaders were arrested or deported, and numerous faith-based organizations were forcibly shut down. (To review previously published reports addressing the challenges believers are facing in this Central American nation, visit this page.)
On August 10th, 2024, two laywomen – Carmen María Sáenz Martínez and Lesbia del Socorro Gutiérrez Poveda – were detained for their involvement with the Roman Catholic diocese of Matagalpa. Believed to be held at La Esperanza women's prison, they were denied all contact with their family members and lawyers. For more than 15 months, their concerned loved ones received no news of the ministry workers' conditions, nor did they know if the women were even still alive.
In an unexpected development, Carmen and Lesbia were among a small group of prisoners who were recently released from imprisonment. Even though no charges have been laid against the two women, they were placed under house arrest on November 29th. While this remains an unjust situation, the transfer marks a significant improvement following their prolonged incommunicado detention and solitary confinement. Sadly, several other Christian leaders who are classified as "political prisoners" remain incarcerated across the country.
Learn how you can pray here: vomcanada.com/ni-2025-12-11.htm
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Chad: Using Psalm 9:9, thank the Lord for Christians who are working to help Sudanese refugees in Chad.
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Faithful Through the Fire: Nigeria’s Resilient Christian Widows
Rebeccah’s husband was shot to death by Boko Haram militants in 2014 while he was walking to church one day. At the time, Rebeccah was pregnant with their fifth child. After the militants destroyed the family’s village in the attack, Rebecca didn’t know what Ruthhappened to her missing husband. It wasn’t until three days later that she discovered his body in a morgue. Shortly after her husband’s murder, Rebeccah’s faith wavered and she struggled to provide basic necessities for her growing children. Yet, after receiving months of Biblically based trauma counselling, as well as opportunities to process her pain with other surviving Christians, Rebeccah’s faith has thankfully been restored.
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Burundi: Pray that Christian converts from Islam will be strengthened through their fellowship with other believers.
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Have you registered for the 2026 Olympic Faith Women's Retreat yet? Early bird pricing ends December 16th!
Join us for a time of encouragement, worship, and fellowship with like-minded women!
“…that retreat was one of those experiences I will mark on my journey to Heaven as having a major impact...I left with several changes: increased freedom/abandonment in worship, a deeper hunger to dig into scripture and a deep hunger for Jesus…The fruit has been beautiful…” ~ 2025 Retreat Attendee
To learn more and to register, visit: vomcanada.com/olympicfaith.htm
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Jordan: Ask God to meet the need for practical resources that will enable churches to assist Muslim refugees.
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Pastor Kamran Salamat was widely respected for his ministry work and commitment to promoting interfaith peace. He served as pastor of a church in Islamabad, where he ministered faithfully and advocated for the rights of Christians in Pakistan. As a result of his ministry activities, Pastor Kamran was violently attacked in September and shot in the leg, leaving him seriously injured.
Concerned for his safety, the church leader's family encouraged him to move to Lahore. However, when the sense of danger persisted, the pastor relocated to Gujranwala with his wife and three children. Despite the distance, he remained devoted to his congregation, travelling to Islamabad each weekend to continue his ministry. Tragically, the pastor was also met with violence after relocating to his new residence.
On December 5th, while leaving home to drive his daughter Numeer to college, Pastor Kamran was ambushed by an unknown assailant who was riding a motorcycle. Armed with a gun, the attacker opened fire, hitting the church leader in the wrist, ear and lower abdomen. In an act of bravery, Numeer struck the gunman with her father's crutch, forcing him to flee. Although Pastor Kamran had been rushed to the hospital, he did not survive his injuries.
Police have initiated an investigation, looking through available video footage and collecting other evidence. The search for the suspect continues while Christians across Pakistan demand justice. Reflecting on Pastor Kamran's life, his brother-in-law, Pastor Shehzad Suleman, stated, "He was very brave and always said he did not care for his life while serving God – and today he has proved it." The dedicated church leader is survived by his wife Salmina, daughters Numeer (16) and Arina (11), and son Ariel (14).
Find the full report here: vomcanada.com/pk-2025-12-11.htm
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"Christ’s followers will always face risk, to some degree or other. Such risk cannot be avoided but should be mitigated through godly wisdom and strategies.
In Luke 10:5–7 we read, “Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace be to this house!’ And if a son of peace is there, your peace will rest upon him. But if not, it will return to you. And remain in the same house, eating and drinking what they provide, for the laborer deserves his wages. Do not go from house to house.”
This strategy is known as finding the person of peace. Many evangelists use it in regions hostile to the gospel. The approach is as simple as it is biblical. Go out into an area and sow seeds through prayer and good works. Be open to God’s promptings and accept the unexpected, for a person of peace may not appear so at first glance. The mark of a person of peace is welcoming the sower and the message.
While this has been an effective means of sharing the gospel and growing the church, it is not without its risks. Therefore, Jesus also tells His disciples not to give way to fear when they face persecution. God will use even the persecution of His saints to testify of His glory."
Excerpt from "United in Prayer" by Floyd A. Brobbel. Grab your copy here: store.vomcanada.org/category/all/books/united-in-p…
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