On the first Sunday of November, the International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church (IDOP) is observed every year by innumerable Christian denominations.Â
Across the world, tens of thousands of believers in over 100,000 congregations heeded that special call to prayer for individuals, families, and churches in locations where Christians are struggling with abuse and danger — sometimes to the point of martyrdom.
Sunday, November 7, marked that important annual event.
But why does it matter?
