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July 28, 2019
Cuba: Christians labeled “counter-revolutionaries” for opposing reduction of religious freedom
In 2013, more than 80 members of the Order of Saint Andrew the Apostle, Archons of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, and Greek Orthodox faithful journeyed...
July 18, 2019
Cuban government prevents Cuban Christians from attending US Department of State Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom
On Wednesday, July 17, 2019, US Department of State Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom began in Washington, DC. The Order of Saint Andrew the...
December 14, 2018
Cuba: Pastors monitored, threatened by Communist officials despite requests for greater protections
In 2013, more than 80 Archons and Greek Orthodox faithful journeyed to Havana, Cuba for a 6-day pilgrimage to visit Saint Nicholas Greek Orthodox...

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Quick facts

  • While about 30 percent of the world’s population identifies as Christian, 80 percent of all acts of religious discrimination are directed at Christians.

    Source: International Society for Human Rights

  • Christians face persecution in more than 60 Countries.

    Source: U.S. State Department

  • Millions of Christians face interrogation, arrest, torture, and/or death because of their religious convictions and cultural/ethnic identification.

    Source: Open Doors USA

  • Between 2007 and 2014, Christians have been targeted for harassment in more countries than any other religious group.

    Source: Pew Research

  • Christian responses to persecution are almost always nonviolent and, with very few exceptions, do not involve acts of terrorism.

    Source: Under Caesar’s Sword