Maryam Rostampour and Marzieh Esmailabadi are Iranian Christians who were imprisoned six months ago for converting to Christianity. Attieh Fard, a member of the Iranian Christian Fellowship who is fighting for the religious freedom in Iran, is encouraging Christians to come and pray for them and for the freedom of Christians in Iran, who are unjustly persecuted for their love of God. This will be a quiet prayer in silence and unity.
(Please see the CSW, Christianity (Canada) and The Guardian reports for the background of the story)
DATE: Saturday, 12 September 2009
TIME: 12.30pm – 9.30pm
VENUE: Outside Iranian Embassy at 16 Princes Gate, London, SW7 1PT (nearest tube station South Kensington)
Please note: The prayer vigil is mainly for women (Strict white dress code: white dress covering your arms and legs, and a simple scarf to cover your hair). Men are welcome to come too, but would be asked to stand separately.