Pastor Abedini
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Hundreds gather as pastor's Iran imprisonment reaches two years
Hundreds of advocates gathered Sept. 25 in Washington, D.C., to pray for the release of American pastor Saeed Abedini, who... Read more
Release imprisoned pastor, congressional hearing urges Iran
A congressional hearing about Pastor Saeed Abedini, a U.S. citizen imprisoned in Iran, produced more calls for his speedy release... Read more
Wife of imprisoned pastor says faith helps her persevere
The wife of a Christian pastor imprisoned in Iran is relying on her faith as she speaks out to ask... Read more
Social media campaign calls for pastor's release from Iranian prison
More than 3,000 people used social media on Nov. 21 to call for the release of a pastor imprisoned in... Read more
Iranian prison transfer endangers pastor's life, supporters warn
Iranian authorities have reportedly transferred imprisoned U.S. citizen Saeed Abedini to a dangerous prison, prompting concern from human rights groups... Read more
Prayer vigils recognize American pastor imprisoned in Iran
Human rights advocates gathered in front of the White House last week to pray and raise awareness for Christian pastor... Read more
Letters, prayer vigils to mark one year in jail for pastor in Iran
Supporters of human rights and religious freedom around the globe are joining in prayer and a letter-writing campaign on the... Read more
Iran rejects appeal from imprisoned US pastor
Calls for U.S. action continue after an Iranian court rejected an appeal from Christian pastor Saeed Abedini, an American citizen... Read more
Worldwide protests push for human, religious rights in Iran
Grassroots activists gathered at the Iranian Embassies across the world on June 13 to protest human rights violations in Iran,... Read more
Imprisoned American pastor reportedly weak from torture
Human rights advocates are warning that the health of an American citizen imprisoned in Iran for his Christian faith is... Read more
Secretary Kerry calls for freedom of imprisoned Iranian pastor
After repeatedly being petitioned by lawmakers and citizens, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has urged the release of Pastor... Read more
