Easter Bombing Survivors in Sri Lanka Remember Those Killed in 2019

January 25, 2021 — 01/25/2021 Sri Lanka (International Christian Concern) – According to the Union of Catholic Asia News (UCAN), the Christian community of St. Sebastian’s Church in Sri Lanka held a remembrance ceremony...

Christian Leaders in Sri Lanka Meet with Prime Minister Regarding Easter Bombings

December 20, 2020 — 12/20/2020 Sri Lanka (International Christian Concern) – According to the Union of Catholic Asian News (UCAN), Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith met with Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa regarding families affected...

Pastor in Sri Lanka Forced to Close Ministry Following Threats and Intimidation

October 27, 2020 — 10/27/2020 Sri Lanka (International Christian Concern) – According to Barnabas Fund, a pastor in Sri Lanka has been forced to close his ministry after being detained by police and threatened...

At Least 10,000 Were Warned Before the 2019 Easter Bombings in Sri Lanka

October 24, 2020 — 10/24/2020 Sri Lanka (International Christian Concern) – According to Asia News, at least 10,000 people in Sri Lanka were warned of a possible terrorist attack before the 2019 Easter Bombings....

Meeting the Needs of the Body: ICC’s COVID-19 Response

June 16, 2020 —

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06/16/2020 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – Three months after COVID-19 pushed the United States and many other countries into lockdown, International Christian Concern continues to...

Fund Spotlight: Underground Workers

June 5, 2020 —

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06/05/2020 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – In many persecuted nations, pastors and ministry leaders risk their...

Easter Bombing Survivors in Sri Lanka Continue Slow Recovery One Year After Attacks

April 25, 2020 — 04/25/2020 Sri Lanka (International Christian Concern) – Tuesday, April 21, marked one year since the 2019 Easter Bombings that shook the nation of Sri Lanka. On that day, suicide bombers...

Moment of Silence Observed for Victims of 2019 Easter Bombings in Sri Lanka

April 21, 2020 — 04/21/2020 Sri Lanka (International Christian Concern) – The victims of the deadly 2019 Easter Bombings in Sri Lanka were remembered in a moment of silence and the ringing of bells...

Christians in Sri Lanka Forgive 2019 Easter Sunday Bombers

April 19, 2020 — 04/19/2020 Sri Lanka (International Christian Concern) – Last Sunday, Christians across the world celebrated an Easter Sunday unlike any other. Social distancing and national lockdowns in response to the COVID-19...

Sri Lankan Authorities Arrest Major Suspect Linked to 2019 Easter Bombings

April 6, 2020 — 04/06/2020 Sri Lanka (International Christian Concern) – According to World Watch Monitor, detectives in Sri Lanka arrested a man last month who is suspected of participating in the 2019 terror...

ICC Supports Youth Leader in Sri Lanka

March 18, 2020 —

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03/18/2020 Washington D.C. (International Christian Concern) – Pastor Samuel has a heart for serving the children in his community. He and his wife minister to...

Sri Lanka Church Requests Additional Christmas Security

December 22, 2019 — 12/22/2019 Sri Lanka (International Christian Concern) – As Sri Lankan Christians prepare for Christmas, security concerns prompted churches to request additional security from the government for their worship services. Due...

Buddhist Nationalists Emboldened by Rajapaksa Victory in Sri Lanka

December 2, 2019 — 12/02/2019 Sri Lanka (International Christian Concern) – In November 2019, Gotabaya Rajapaksa was elected as the new president of Sri Lanka. Buddhist nationalists, especially those connected with the Bodu Bala...

Minorities in Sri Lanka Concerned by the Return of Rajapaksa Rule

November 19, 2019 — 11/19/2019 Sri Lanka (International Christian Concern) – Religious and ethnic minorities across Sri Lanka have been left concerned by the return of Rajapaksa rule. On Saturday, November 16, Gotabhaya Rajapaksa,...

Easter Sunday Survivors Remain Strong in the Face of Tragedy

November 3, 2019 — 11/03/2019 Sri Lanka (International Christian Concern) – The survivors of the Easter Bombings in Sri Lanka remain strong in their faith despite the challenges their communities have faced in the...

Sri Lanka’s Christians Continue to Recover Six Months After Easter Bombings

October 26, 2019 — 10/26/2019 Sri Lanka (International Christian Concern) – On April 21, Easter Sunday, Sri Lanka’s Christian community experienced its worst instance of persecution in the country’s history. Suicide bombers, affiliated with...