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Pastor Arrested for Unlawful Gathering
Authorities raided a house church during an evening prayer meeting, arrested the pastor and several leaders, and confiscated Bibles and materials.
Chengdu, Sichuan, China• Jan 14, 2025• Ongoing
Incident Facts
Location:Chengdu, Sichuan, China
Perpetrators:Local police & Religious Affairs Bureau
Victims:Pastor Li and 12 church members
Status:Ongoing
Timeline
Jan 14, 2025
Raid and arrests at evening prayer service in Chengdu
Jan 15, 2025
Detained at local municipal station without formal charges
Jan 16, 2025
Family members denied access to legal counsel
RCA Analysis
This incident reflects the Chinese regime's ongoing effort to control unregistered religious expression and suppress house churches as part of a broader pattern of state control that violates basic international human rights standards.
Sources & Verified Reports
- →Morning Star News — China Church Raids
- →HRW — Religious Freedom in China Report
Prayer Points
- ✦Pray for Pastor Li's physical strength and boldness while in detention.
- ✦Pray for the congregation to remain steadfast and united in fellowship.
- ✦Pray for the authorities involved to encounter the transformative love of Christ.
