American Pastor Saeed’s Powerful Reminder of the Reason for this Christmas Season

Even amidst the travesty and torture that American Pastor Saeed Abedini is forced to endure at the hands of his Iranian captors, his faith in Christ shines through.

Pastor Saeed’s Iranian family was able to retrieve some of the items Pastor Saeed had in Evin prison – mementoes he was forced to leave behind when he was abruptly transferred from Evin to Rajai Shahr prison last month.

Included in these belongings, like a personal diary and other personal effects, were two visible and inspiring reminders of who Pastor Saeed is and what he is enduring.

First is a sign that hung above his bed in Evin prison (pictured above), which simply and poignantly reads, “Privilege of Suffering for Christ.” The second is a hand-carved wooden cross (pictured below).

Pastor Saeed is suffering for his Christian faith.  His health is deteriorating, and he is prohibited from receiving medication.  Yet, he has not forgotten the God he serves, even as he is in chains for the Gospel.

As we celebrate the Christmas season, let us too remember the reason for the season and those who are suffering for the Gospel.

Please continue to pray for Pastor Saeed’s freedom and sign the petition to stand with him.