Yemen More than 50 Christians Imprisoned Without

8/20/2026  (VOM)

In early 2026, local Yemeni authorities arreste more than 50 Christians, including pastors and church leaders, who remain in jail without charges. Family members were able to contact one of the imprisoned Christians, a pastor named Jon who was featured in VOM’s August 2023 magazine. Pastor Jon had been incarcerated several years earlier, and his life was threatened behind bars. This time he initially faced some health issues, but a front-line worker reported that his health has improved. 

Please pray…　

• Pray that those arrested will keep trusting the Lord and be light and salt to their captors and other prisoners.

• Pray for their families to find comfort in the Lord and for the release of these imprisoned Christians.

• Pray that this persecution will become an opportunity for the church to grow and for more to hear the Good News of the Lord.