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  • A Martyr’s Cry (Iran experiencing a huge surge of Christianity)

    05/23/2008 6:33:14 AM PDT · by 2banana · 11 replies · 371+ views
    Christianity in Iran ^ | 23rd May, 2008 | Joel Kilpatrick
    A Martyr’s Cry Iranian pastor Haik Hovsepian was murdered in 1994, but his voice is still heard—thanks to a fascinating documentary about his courage. By Joel Kilpatrick In 1994, Haik Hovsepian, the leader of the Protestant churches in Iran, rose to the defense of a Christian man sentenced to die for converting from Islam. Leading an international protest, Hovsepian campaigned successfully for the condemned man’s release. But three days later, Hovsepian himself disappeared. His body was soon found riddled with knife wounds. Two other prominent Iranian Christians were martyred six months later, leaving the church stunned and grieving. Hovsepian left...