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International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted 2026
Thank you for joining us for International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted! Check out the resources below to help you pray and raise awareness on behalf of the persecuted church.
Start here: Read through ICC’s IDOP Planning Guide
- IDOP Bulletin: A printable and digital version to hand out to your congregation to learn more about the International Day of Prayer. Two versions, front and back. Mix and match for your needs.
- *Updated* Prayer Cards: Pray along with our prayer cards for different communities and share them digitally or by printing out physical copies.
- *NEW* Family Resources: Engage the younger generation on the topic of persecution with printable interactive, age-appropriate magazines, perfect for families or children’s ministries.
- *Updated* Videos: Share these videos with your congregation or on social media to help share the stories of the persecuted.
- *Updated* Sermon: A message for your congregation telling the true story of a persecuted believer and his family, shared with International Christian Concern.
- *Updated* Social Media Graphics: Click through and share these social media graphics on your favorite platform to invite your community to participate on November 1.
Additional resources to help you stay informed all year along:
- 2026 Global Persecution Index: ICC’s yearly report on some of the most serious and accelerating threats to religious freedom shaping our world today.
- Paperback version: Available for purchase on Amazon; all proceeds go toward supporting persecuted Christian families with tangible care.
- Social Media: Connect with ICC on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok to stay up to date on the latest persecution updates.
- ICC Newsroom: The hub of breaking news related to the persecuted church.
- Persecution 101: A country-by-country overview of some of the toughest places for Christians to live.
- Ways to Give: An overview of ICC’s different funds and ways to support the persecuted financially.
- Letter-Writing Campaign: ICC’s campaign allowing you to sent letters of encouragement to Christian prisoners.
- 30-Day Prayer Challenge: Join us for 30 days of prayer for our persecuted brothers and sisters.
- Underground Church Partnership: Support the underground church through prayer, awareness, and tangible relief.
Register for icc’s IDOP virtual prayer call
Gather with believers around the world for a special IDOP Prayer Event.
On Monday, November 2 at 12 p.m. ET, join International Christian Concern for a dedicated time of prayer for persecuted Christians. Together, we’ll hear stories from the persecuted church, learn how to pray for believers facing pressure and violence, and lift up our brothers and sisters before the Lord.
When: November 2, 2026 at 12 p.m. ET
Where: Virtual Teams Call
Help 4,000 Persecuted Believers this IDOP
This International Day of Prayer, we desire to holistically serve 4,000 persecuted believers at a cost of $300,000. Every gift helps us move closer to our goal of serving thousands of believers facing persecution.
- $75 can help one persecuted believer
- $300 can help one persecuted family receive holistic care and support
- $7,500 can help a community of 100 believers.
Would your church consider dedicating its offering during the week of IDOP to help persecuted Christians?