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An icon of the 21 Coptic martyrs of Libya by artist Tony Rezk
The New York Times published a remarkable in-depth magazine piece on the plight of Christians in the Middle East. It offers a vivid look into what everyday Christians endure on a regular basis at the brutal hands of ISIS. In the 2,000-year history of Christianity, this persecution must be one of the most severe, made all the more sad when you consider that the ancient church traces its earliest days to this region. Continue to pray for these brave, faithful souls.