Iranian Christians are therefore asking for renewed prayers for Saeed Abedini. Saeed has been imprisoned since September 26, 2012. In mid-March 2014, he was transferred to a hospital where he received emergency treatment, but his family was allowed to come and feed him, which allowed him to gain some weight and regain his strength.
Image: Saeed Abedini and his wife Naghmeh
This incident is one of several similar cases of mistreatment of Christians and other prisoners in the Iranian prison system in recent weeks.
In 2009, Saeed was warned about the risks of his involvement in house churches and so he focused on humanitarian activities on his subsequent trips to Iran. In 2012, while visiting his parents and carrying out relief work, he was detained and in January 2013 he was found guilty of charges of subversive activities (due to his involvement in house churches) and sentenced to eight years in prison. Saeed holds dual citizenship in Iran and the United States. His wife Nagmeh and their two children reside in the US.
The Christians supporting Saeed and his family thank you for our prayers. They ask for continued prayers especially for:
a. Saeed must feel Jesus' presence every day, will experience His healing touch and receive appropriate medical care.
b. Saeed's wife Naghmeh, their two children and the rest of their family may experience the presence and peace of Jesus.
c. The conviction must be overturned and Saeed set free.
d. others currently in prison in Iran because of their Christian beliefs or actions must be released and all charges against them dropped.
e. All officials involved must love mercy, act justly, learn about Jesus and choose to follow Him.
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