International day of prayer

for the persecuted church

November 1, 2026

Our new IDOP2026 video has arrived!


Feel free to view, download, and share our new IDoP video here.

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What to pray for?

Does it make a difference when we pray? YES! God hears us and He's working through our prayers to accomplish His purpose for His persecuted children. It's the most powerful thing we can do to help the persecuted Church.


Our theme for IDOP 2026 is John 1.5, "The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it." Persecuted Christians with the light of Christ in them are that light, and we pray for them to stand for their faith when they are surrounded by darkness.


Download PDFs of the IDOP graphic (at left) to print for your congregation or organization: Front page and Back page are best printed on cardstock or heavier-weight paper if printed 2-sided.


Visit our Pray page for ways to pray through Scripture.

THANK YOU!

THANK YOU to all who prayed on November 2, 2025, for persecuted Christians around the world! Thank you to the churches who took time out of their Sunday services to show our IDoP 2025 video and prayed corporately for the hurting body of Christ.


Now let's keep on praying and standing with Christians who are being persecuted just for following Jesus -- throughout the year. If you'd like to receive monthly reminders of how to pray, sign up for our free monthly prayer letter here.


Sharing our video below will also help to open the eyes of those who aren't yet awake to the many ways Christians are persecuted today. Our prayer is that this movement of prayer will move us to be obedient to what God is calling us to do for persecuted Christians. Keep on praying! Thank you!

read what churches had to say about IDoP 2025:

"Hello Living Stones, we did show your video and pray specifically for brothers and sisters around the world on Nov. 2! Thank you so much for creating a great-quality video for our congregation that gave us insight into the challenges faced by believers in other countries."


"We used our corporate prayer time in our worship service to specifically pray for the persecuted Church. It was a great pleasure to partner with you all on IDoP!"


"Yes! We showed your video and prayed."


"Yes, we prayed through the different nations from the PDF on your website and played the video. Thank you for providing these resources! Talking about the persecuted church also allowed me the opportunity to share how the persecution we currently face in our country is nothing like what people go through for their faith around the world. May the Lord continue to bless your ministry and those in your ministry family serving Jesus around the world."


"We did show your video and prayed on IDOP. Thanks for providing that video as we think it helped our congregation understand more about what persecution looks like and how to pray more specifically for our persecuted brothers and sisters. We appreciate your ministry."

Pray for christians facing persecution and challenges in the countries below

"Prayer does not fit us for the greater work... prayer is the greater work." -Oswald Chambers

  • algeria

    Despite the government's ongoing closure of church buildings, our faithful partners are pressing forward with evangelism, discipleship, and house church planting. 


    Pray for protection over believers facing persecution and rejection from their Muslim families.

    Pray for essential equipment (computers, cell phones, etc.) for ongoing discipleship and follow-up.

    Pray that house churches continue to multiply and remain strong.

  • bangladesh

    We've been supporting a group of churches in Bangladesh that are making great strides in an increasingly unstable government and rising Islamic extremism. Despite daily threats, Christians are reaching out to one another, encouraging each other, and maintaining prayer for one another. They see the persecution as a good thing because it is growing their faith.


    Pray for these churches and house groups to reach more people with the gospel.

    Pray for their protection, God's continued provision, and effective training in discipleship so this ministry can multiply.

  • egypt

    Our partners work primarily in Cairo, where Christians face persecution from Muslim neighbors, the government, and their own families. The influx of Sudanese and South Sudanese refugees is also a ministry God is bringing right to one of our partners who works hard to provide these refugees with clothing, housing, and medicine. 


    Pray for our partners - for protection, wisdom, energy, and to spread the joy that comes from serving God by serving those in need.

    Pray for justice for Believers who are often falsely accused, jailed, and tortured.

    Pray for the government to not treat Christians as a threat.

    Pray for the Sudanese and South Sudanese refugees and the ministries that are working hard to meet their needs.

  • Jordan

    Prayer for Safety and Protection:

    Lord, we ask for Your protection over Christians in Jordan, shielding them from harm and granting them peace in their hearts.


    Prayer for Unity and Hope:

    Gracious God, inspire unity and hope among Christians in Jordan, helping them to support one another and shine Your light in their communities.

  • mauritania

    Our partner has helped establish 23 house churches and discipleship groups in Mauritania, and says the hunger for God's Word is growing, despite deep persecution. The unreached Pulaar people remain largely untouched by the gospel, yet the Lord is stirring hearts in miraculous ways.


    Pray for wisdom and courage for believers as they share Christ.

    Pray for grace to endure persecution and to reflect Christ's love.

    Pray for those forced to flee - for direction, provision, and safety.

    Pray for the Pulaar people, that the Gospel would take root and multiply.

  • morocco

    This Islamic government has recently begun targeting both local Christians and foreign missionaries in a wave of intense investigations. Our partner here is seeing incredible fruit through social media campaigns, which unfortunately have been periodically shut down as government scrutiny increases.


    Pray for God's favor and blessing over all of the Christian ministries, both online and in-person.

    Pray for discernment as they follow up with seekers and respond to their questions with clarity and grace.

    Pray for the Bible to reach everyone who wants one, in whatever language they need.

    Pray for supernatural protection, wisdom, and endurance as the authorities continue trying to create challenges for those who serve there.

    Pray for the Moroccan government to uphold with integrity their laws that guarantee freedom of thought, expression, and assembly.