Boise, Idaho – With the rise of violent attacks on houses of worship nationwide, churchgoers are taking proactive measures to ensure the safety and security of their congregations. In response to this alarming trend, many religious institutions are now offering security training programs to their members, preparing them to handle emergency situations effectively. One company … Read more
Boise, Idaho – With a rise in violent attacks on houses of worship across the nation, churchgoers are taking proactive steps to ensure their safety. Sheepdog Church Security, established by Kris Moloney in 2014, offers ‘warrior training’ to volunteers to protect congregations while keeping faith as a focal point. Moloney, a military and law enforcement … Read more
In Moscow, Russia, a spate of attacks targeted a synagogue, an Orthodox church, and a police post in the volatile region of Dagestan in North Caucasus. The violence resulted in the tragic deaths of an Orthodox priest and at least 15 police officers, according to regional governor Sergei Melikov. Described as terrorist acts by Melikov, … Read more
Dagestan, a region in Russia’s North Caucasus, was rocked by a series of violent attacks on Sunday evening that targeted an Orthodox church, a synagogue, and a traffic police post. The assailants, who remain unidentified, opened fire in multiple locations, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least 15 police officers and numerous civilians, including … Read more
YEREVAN, Armenia – A border guard in Armenia was injured after a landmine exploded in an area near the Voskepar village church. The incident occurred on Wednesday, causing concern for the safety of residents in the region. The injured border guard was immediately transported to a nearby medical facility for treatment. Authorities are investigating the … Read more
Zavalla, Texas – A local church in Zavalla, Texas, suffered significant damage from a fire and subsequent explosion that rocked the small community. The incident occurred on Sunday, leaving the community in shock and disbelief. The cause of the fire and explosion is still under investigation by local authorities. The Zavalla church, known for its … Read more
ZAVALLA, Texas – A Deep East Texas community was rattled by an apparent explosion that damaged the Solid Rock Baptist Church on Monday. Volunteer fire departments swiftly responded to the scene on FM 2109 in Zavalla to address the aftermath of the incident. According to authorities from the Huntington Police Department, the church was in … Read more
LAHORE, PAKISTAN—A church in the Punjab province of Pakistan recently fell victim to another violent attack by Islamist mobs. The assailants poured caustic chemicals on the church and set it ablaze, leaving the building in ruins. Help The Persecuted immediately stepped in to provide emergency support to the congregation affected by the devastating incident. The … Read more
Sydney, Australia – Australian police have classified the recent stabbing at a Sydney church as a religiously motivated “terrorist act”. The incident occurred during a mass at the Assyrian Christ The Good Shepherd Church, where a 16-year-old boy attacked a bishop, a priest, and churchgoers. At least four individuals sustained “non-life-threatening” injuries in the attack. … Read more
Hyderabad, India – A violent attack on a school in Hyderabad, India has shocked the community and raised concerns over religious tensions in the region. Father Jaison Joseph, the school’s principal, detailed the terrifying incident where he was surrounded and beaten by a mob of over 500 people wearing saffron clothes. The attack took a … Read more