Chinese authorities have arrested a Roman Catholic priest, a seminarian and nine parishioners who were celebrating mass in a private home in Pingtan, Fujian Province on July 25. According to the Cardinal Kung Foundation, approximately fifty people had gathered to pray for a parishioner suffering with cancer when officials interrupted the service. Parishioners who attempted to stop the arrests of Father Lin Daixian and the others were beaten and suffered broken bones and teeth as well as brain injuries. The house was also severely damaged.
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Bishop Jia Zhiguo (L) and Bishop Anthony Dang Mingyan (R) Background: St. Bridget Catholic Church, GuongZhou, China |
The Persecution and Prayer Alert reported last week on the arrest of Bishop Jia Zhiguo for the seventh time. Later that day it was confirmed that Bishop Jia had been released. Pray for Father Lin, Bishop Jia and others facing arrest and harassment from Chinese officials. Pray that the Chinese government will allow its citizens the freedom to worship and practice their faith.
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