persecution
Buddhists Throw Stones at Church as Christians Pray Inside
By commsmanager at International Christian Concern
· June 2, 2026
· 1 min read
With nearly 20 Christians gathered inside for prayer, Buddhists threw stones at Zion Church on May 21 in Southern Sri Lanka. According to local sources, at around 8 p.m., during prayers, a loud noise was suddenly heard on the roof. The congregation soon realized that stones were being deliberately t
Key takeaway According to local sources, at around 8 p.
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Category: persecution ·
Published: June 2, 2026 ·
Source: International Christian Concern ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? With nearly 20 Christians gathered inside for prayer, Buddhists threw stones at Zion Church on May 21 in Southern Sri Lanka. According to local sources, at around 8 p.m., during prayers, a loud noise was suddenly heard on the roof. The congregation soon realized that stones were being deliberately t
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