Pr. prof. Ion Ciungu
“Vă îndemn deci, înainte de toate, să faceţi cereri, rugăciuni, mijlociri, mulţumiri, pentru toţi oamenii,” ... (Epistola întâia către Timotei a Sfântului Apostol Pavel 2,1) https://www.bibliaortodoxa.ro/carte.php?id=78&cap=2
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Etiopia
este o țară din Cornul Africii (partea cea mai estică a Africii, numită și
Peninsula Somalia, regiune formată din Somalia, Etiopia, Djibuti și Eritreea).
Etiopia se învecinează cu Somalia (la est), cu Djibouti (la nord-est), Eritreea
(la nord), Sudan (la nord-vest), Sudanul de Sud (la vest) și Kenya (la sud). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethiopia#Religion https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Religion_in_Ethiopia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity_in_Ethiopia
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Why is Ethiopia on the 2022 World
Watch List?
Pressure
on Christians in Ethiopia intensified in 2021. In some places, Islamic
extremist groups attacked churches. Meanwhile, political violence in the
country—focused largely on the conflict in Tigray—has also taken its toll on
Christian communities, with many Christians killed and churches destroyed.
What is life like for Christians?
The
severity and form of persecution varies by region. Ethiopian Christians in
Amhara and Tigray are especially vulnerable to persecution from the Ethiopian Orthodox
Church (EOC), whereas in places like Oromia, Afar and the Somali region,
persecution largely stems from Islamic extremists. The most severe cases of persecution
tend to come in areas just south of the capital Addis Ababa.
Ethiopia
is the only African country to never have been brought under colonial control.
Pressure
can also come from the government. In areas where Muslims or Ethiopian Orthodox
Christians are the majority, local officials may oppose the growth of Protestant
Christianity and refuse to grant permits for meetings and worship.
Where is God at work in Ethiopia?
The
gospel is being preached through persecuted believers like “Hiwot,” a widow and
mother of eight. Hiwot and her family have faced persecution from their local
community, including their home being burnt down. “Hiwot freely tells people
what God has done for her,” says Pastor Michael, who leads Hiwot’s church. “She
testifies to her neighbors that God is the only helper who would not leave
anyone in the dark. She is a good example. In this way the gospel is being
preached.”
How can I pray with Christians in
Ethiopia?
Day
1: Pray for wisdom and provision for the Ethiopian government as they lead a
country greatly affected by war, drought, plagues and political instability.
Day
2: Pray that Christians facing intense pressure to renounce their faith will
have the strength to hold onto Jesus and trust Him for their futures.
Day3:
Pray for the ministry among women and youth. Ask God to raise up more women and
young people to strengthen the church.
Day
4: Ask God to bring peace and stability throughout the country.
Day
5: Pray that God would send rain to cover arid ground caused by drought.
Day
6: Ask God to protect pastors and evangelists serving in hostile environments;
may they see His power breaking through.
Day
7: Thank God that many people are coming to know Him in Ethiopia through the
powerful witness of believers like Hiwot.
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Aici am terminat de adresat invitația
de a ne asocia în rugăciune pentru creștinii din Etiopia.
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