Iranian Pastor Shares Harrowing Accounts of Underground Church Under Deadly Revolution
CBN NewsJanuary 15, 20268 min362,124 views
5 connectionsΒ·6 entities in this videoβDevastating Violence in Iran
- π Pastor Ara Torosian describes the massacres and mass killings occurring on the streets of Iran, calling the regime "completely evil."
- π He shares a personal story of a young man, Arash, who was shot and bled out for three hours in his mother's arms, with authorities preventing his body from being taken to a hospital or grave.
- π The pastor expresses exhaustion from crying and praying, emphasizing the urgent need for action to free Iran.
Impact on the Underground Church
- βͺ Torosian reveals that many underground church members and house churches are unreachable due to the crackdown and closures.
- β οΈ He mentions hearing about the deaths of close Christian friends and estimates around 20,000 people were massacred in just two days.
- π‘ Efforts are being made to use Starlink for communication, highlighting the extreme measures needed to connect amidst the chaos.
A Plea to the West
- π¨ The pastor implores the West, including President Trump and Congress, to "Act right now" as it is an emergency.
- π£οΈ He stresses that the people of Iran are unarmed against a regime with guns, making intervention crucial to save lives.
- π€ Torosian calls for unity, stating that political affiliations should not matter in the face of this crisis, and expresses a desire for a free Iran while also loving America.
Personal and Spiritual Reflections
- π Despite the overwhelming grief and burden, Torosian's 8-year-old son questioned if God was in control, a sentiment that broke his heart but also underscores the deep faith amidst suffering.
- π He feels a responsibility as a pastor and an Iranian to be a voice for his people on platforms like this.
- ποΈ The interviewer and audience offer prayers for comfort, peace, and divine intervention for the people of Iran and the underground church.
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Iran RevolutionUnderground ChurchHuman Rights AbusesChristian PersecutionMass KillingsIranian RegimePastor Ara TorosianCBN NewsInternational InterventionFreedom for IranStarlinkHouse Churches
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