Top Stories of the Persecuted Church in 2019

Christians continue to suffer around the world, from Algeria to Syria. Here are the 10 most-read stories from last year.

Christianity Today January 8, 2020

In 2019, Christians suffered around the world from Algeria to Syria, yet shared compelling testimonies of grace in the midst of suffering. Here are the top 10 articles on Christian persecution that readers clicked on the most, ranked in reverse order.

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