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Global: Violence against Christians is expected to rise over the Easter period

Global: Violence against Christians is expected to rise over the Easter period
Paul Robinson CEO l Release International
ET staff writer
ET staff writer
30 March, 2025 2 min read

Christians across the world are being asked to pray for believers who will likely face increased persecution at Easter time.

The Christian celebration of Easter tends to be a time when opponents of the faith target churches and the faithful, according to religious freedom charity Release International.

Speaking exclusively to Evangelical Times, Release International chief executive Paul Robinson said, ‘For Christians in the UK Easter is a wonderful time to focus on the very heart of our faith.

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