Christian pastor Nadarkhani freed from jail in Iran after Christmas Day arrest
Youcef Nadarkhani, the Iranian Christian pastor who had been re-arrested on Christmas Day after serving nearly three years in prison for renouncing Islam, was released today, according to individuals close to the pastor and his family.
Nadarkhani, 35, had been held since Christmas Day at Lakan Prison in Rasht, the facility where he was imprisoned from 2010 to 2012 in a case that made international headlines. Although he initially faced possible execution, he had been freed in November, with just 45 days left on a downgraded sentence issued after Fox News and other media outlets drew attention to his plight. But when he was arrested, an Iranian judge said he must finish his sentence.
When Nadarkhani, an active member in Iran's Evangelical community, was acquitted of apostasy in September and subsequently freed, it was seen as a major victory for the grassroots campaign that had embraced his cause. But the arrest on Christmas Day was a bitter blow for the married father of two young children and his supporters.
Read more at www.foxnews.com.
Tags : Christian pastor Nadarkhani
Hot Trends
-
Is Taylor Swift a Christian?
-
Story Behind Chris Tomlin's New Song "Is He Worthy?"
-
Earnest Pugh Resigns as Pastor of Worship at Houston's Lighthouse Church
-
"The Promised Land" Series from "The Chosen" Crew Premieres on YouTube Today!
-
Bethel Music’s "Revival’s In The Air" Song List Revealed
-
Maverick City Music's Brandon Reynolds Passes Away
-
Tony Dungy, David Jeremiah, Joni Eareckson Tada to Receive Museum of the Bible "Pillar" Awards
-
Lauren Daigle Duets with Andrea Bocell on "Canto Della Terra"
-
Matty Mullins Takes the Postion of Lead Vocalist for Anberlin's 2024 Tour
-
The Tragic End of Kingdom Heir's Founder Steve French
-
ICF Worship Ignites Passion for the Gospel with "Go And Tell"
-
Here Are the Lyrics to Transformation Worship's "Yahweh"
-
Sarah Reeves to Make Feature Film Debut in God’s Here; Composes Faith-Driven Soundtrack
-
The Down East Boys Announce Upcoming album, "Something To Shout About"
-
Megan Woods is #1 with Debut Single, "The Truth"
Most Popular
-
Is Taylor Swift a Christian?
-
Story Behind Chris Tomlin's New Song "Is He Worthy?"
-
Earnest Pugh Resigns as Pastor of Worship at Houston's Lighthouse Church
-
"The Promised Land" Series from "The Chosen" Crew Premieres on YouTube Today!
-
Bethel Music’s "Revival’s In The Air" Song List Revealed
-
Maverick City Music's Brandon Reynolds Passes Away
-
Tony Dungy, David Jeremiah, Joni Eareckson Tada to Receive Museum of the Bible "Pillar" Awards
-
Lauren Daigle Duets with Andrea Bocell on "Canto Della Terra"
-
Matty Mullins Takes the Postion of Lead Vocalist for Anberlin's 2024 Tour
-
The Tragic End of Kingdom Heir's Founder Steve French
-
ICF Worship Ignites Passion for the Gospel with "Go And Tell"
-
Here Are the Lyrics to Transformation Worship's "Yahweh"
-
Sarah Reeves to Make Feature Film Debut in God’s Here; Composes Faith-Driven Soundtrack
-
The Down East Boys Announce Upcoming album, "Something To Shout About"
-
Megan Woods is #1 with Debut Single, "The Truth"