A private home in Tehran turned into a frontline for religious freedom when Iranian authorities confiscated a personal Bible and Christian books, leading to a staggering nine-year and eight-month prison sentence for Catholic convert Ghazal Marzban. Convicted on charges of propaganda against the state and collusion against national security, Marzban’s case shines a harsh light on the severe costs borne by those choosing the Christian faith in Iran.
During intense interrogation, Marzban boldly defended her right to scripture, declaring her Bible and Christian literature were for personal use and that she had the right to possess them as a Christian. Her conviction after seven years of walking with Christ underscores the growing danger faced by house church members and converts from Islam.
This severe sentence challenges believers worldwide to look past the political charges and see the real heart of the issue: a faithful believer punished simply for holding the Word of God. As Marzban faces nearly a decade behind bars, her steadfastness serves as a powerful call to prayer for the global body of Christ to stand with the persecuted church.
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