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April 18, 2021
Greece: Migrants film themselves desecrating Greek Orthodox Church
Greece is an Orthodox Christian nation. Its welcoming of migrants is an act of generosity that stems from Christian principles. The Order hopes these...
October 12, 2018
Greece: Vandals destroy Holy Cross after claims it was offensive to non-Christian migrants
“Why did the symbol of Orthodoxy bother them? I am sorry as a Greek,” said a local resident. Indeed. The migrants’ religion should not override...

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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