IRAN: Pray for imprisoned Pastor's health

[L'Ange]

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

IRAN – Fears for imprisoned pastor's health

Concern is growing for the health of Iranian pastor Behnam Irani, who was convicted in January 2011 of crimes against national security. Observers say the pastor has been punished for holding house church services and leading Iranians to Christ. According to reports, he was arrested while conducting a Bible study for young men who had recently become Christians.

Pastor Behnam, who is 41, leads the Church of Iran in Karaj. He is married with two children. His health is said to be declining steadily as a result of the harsh treatment he has endured in prison.

Observers say he is beaten regularly by cellmates and prison authorities, and now has difficulty walking. He is also unable to see well and is suffering from a bleeding ulcer, which caused him to lose consciousness. He had to be taken to military hospital for treatment. His family fear he could die within the next few months.

Pastor Behnam became a Christian in 1992 and has been arrested twice in connection with house church activities. He is serving a total of six years in the Karaj Ghezal Hesar Prison.

For more news and a country profile about Iran, click here

(Sources: Voice of the Martyrs Canada, Mission Network News, Christian Post, Christian Today)

• Please pray that God will strengthen and heal Behnam, and that his family will know God's comfort and encouragement.
• Pray that prison authorities will look with compassion on him and give him the medical care he needs.
• Pray that those who are beating him, will, like Saul, have a revelation of the risen Christ.
• Pray that Behnam's testimony will cause many in prison to come to know Jesus.

[doug3]

Present Truth Ministries (July 25, 2012)

'We reported previously that pastor Behnam Irani was transferred to the prison hospital after having went unconscious as a result of blood loss from a chronic ulcer.
Brother Behnam, who is in Ghezal Hezar prison in Karaj, Iran, has been sent back to his cell after staying only a short time in the prison hospital. He has not yet received the medical attention that he needs. We feel that his life is in grave danger and we ask for fasting and prayer to be made on his behalf'

Source: http://presenttruthmn.com/blog/iran/...-grave-danger/

[doug3]

Present Truth Ministries (July 27, 2012)

'An Iranian source informed me that the “hospital” that pastor Behnam was taken to in the prison was more like a first aid area. He was vomiting blood from a chronic ulcer, and Iranian authorities have not taken him to a real hospital. He was only given first aid, and was quickly brought back to his cell. We believe that these actions demonstrate that the Iranian government does not care if brother Behnam dies in prison. The situation is grave, but with God all things are possible. Please continue to lift him up in prayer.'

source: http://presenttruthmn.com/blog/iran/...health-update/

[doug3]

BosNewsLife

BosNewsLife reported yesterday (August 4th) that Benham Irani may finally receive treatment, “according to a close friend”.

Please continue to remember him in your prayers.

Thanks,

Full article: http://www.bosnewslife.com/22714-new...death-sentence

[doug3]

The latest post on Twitter, about 3 pm Eastern Time (USA), says that 'Benham Irani is very weak and can barely speak'.

Please remember him in your prayers.

Thanks,