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Historic Church Destroyed by Regime
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· July 30, 2026
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Key takeaway The Evangelical Church of Mashhad, which was around 80 years old, was bulldozed by workmen on June 4, 2026.
A historic church in Iran was recently destroyed by the regime. The Evangelical Church of Mashhad, which was around 80 years old, was bulldozed by workmen on June 4, 2026. The church had been closed for over two decades, but some Christians had hoped it would one day reopen.
The destruction of the church has affected the local Christian community. Some families have also been evicted from the St. Peter Evangelical Church in Tehran, which has been seized by the government.
Further details about the situation and its impact on local Christians are available from the Voice of the Martyrs. They are requesting prayers for those affected by the persecution in Iran.
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Category: persecution Published: July 30, 2026 Source: Voice of the Martyrs Reading time: 1 min
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