Sunday 28 June

Continue to pray for the unconditional release of Saeid Mansour Abdulraziq, a convert to Christianity who is being held in prison unlawfully. Saeid was arrested in July 2025.

Monday 29 June

Saeid’s request to attend a Coptic Orthodox Christmas Mass on 7 January was denied by prison authorities. His lawyer said that he would like to be able to worship in prison, have a Bible and receive communion. Ask God to make a way.

Tuesday 30 June

Saeid Fayaz (a Christian lawyer, representing Saeid Mansour Abdulraziq) told us: ‘Thousands of Christian converts in Egypt have no rights and they receive little support. They live in isolation and constant fear.’ Ask God to encourage them that they are part of a global Church family, and to help Mr Fayaz in his work.

Wednesday 1 July

After outbreaks of sectarian violence, the authorities regularly resort to convening ‘reconciliation’ sessions. These sessions are unsatisfactory, as they do not provide true justice; they often punish and shortchange victims while failing to address the true causes of tensions. Pray that the authorities would end the culture of impunity by adequately holding perpetrators to account.

Thursday 2 July

On 23 October, sectarian violence erupted in the village of Nazlat Jalf (Minya Province). It was prompted by rumours of a relationship between a Christian boy and a Muslim girl. Two days later, a reconciliation session ruled that the Christian’s family should be fined and exiled from the village. Pray for all who have been affected, and for an end to sectarian tensions in Upper Egypt.

Friday 3 July

Ask the Lord to grant wisdom, strategy and determination to those in power in Egypt, so that they would continue to crack down on hate speech and combat extremism. May they tackle religious discrimination, ending the policies and practices that underpin inequality.

Saturday 4 July

God of all comfort, please bring justice for those who experience violations of freedom of religion or belief in Egypt. Show them that you care, and that many around the world are praying for them. Amen.

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