Faith
Armenian Christians Face Growing Threats Amid Calls for Biblical Justice
Faith Facts
- Armenia was the first nation to embrace the Gospel officially in the early fourth century.
- International courts have documented systematic state-led hate speech and dehumanizing rhetoric against Armenian Christians.
- Reports confirm that Armenian prisoners have suffered targeted religious abuse, including the destruction of Bibles and cross tattoos.
Today we honor the 1.5 million Armenian Christians who were martyred during the first genocide of the 20th century.
This somber remembrance is a call for believers to defend the world’s first Christian nation.
The same spirit of persecution persists today as Armenia faces renewed aggression and threats to its sovereign territory from its neighbors.
We must stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters in Christ who continue to endure systemic hostility and physical danger.
“As Christians, we understand that words matter. Scripture tells us that life and death are in the power of the tongue.”
We call on Azerbaijan to release all prisoners, cease the destruction of Christian heritage sites, and withdraw forces from recognized Armenian lands.
It is time for the global Church to move from passive memory to active prayer and advocacy for our suffering brethren.