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The case of two Iranian women, Maryam Rustampoor, 27, and Marzieh Amirizadeh, 30, suffering in Evin prison, simply for converting to Christianity, has been taken up by the Bishop of Rochester, Dr Michael Nazir-Ali, who steps down soon as a diocesan to concentrate on helping persecuted Christians around the world.

Two Iranian converts to Christianity (Marzieh Amirizadeh, 30, and Maryam Rustampoor, 27) are standing strong in their faith, according to a report from Iran by the Farsi Christian News Network.

Christian Concern for our Nation

Women’s Prayer Vigil for Maryam and Marzieh in Iranian Prison

Maryam Rostampour and Marzieh Esmailabadi are Iranian Christians who were imprisoned six months ago for converting to Christianity. Attieh Fard, a member of the Iranian Christian Fellowship who is fighting for the religious freedom in Iran, is encouraging Christians to come and pray for them and for the freedom of Christians in Iran, who are unjustly persecuted for their love of God. This will be a quiet prayer in silence and unity.

(Please see the CSW and The Guardian reports for the background of the story)

DATE: Saturday, 12 September 2009

TIME: 12.30pm – 9.30pm

VENUE: Outside Iranian Embassy at 16 Princes Gate, London, SW7 1PT? (nearest tube station South Kensington)

Please note: The prayer vigil is mainly for women (Strict white dress code: white dress covering your arms and legs, and a simple scarf to cover your hair). Men are welcome to come too, but would be asked to stand separately.

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Tags: Christian Persecution

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