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Comoros' state religion is Islam, and it's illegal for a person to share about any faith other than Sunni Islam. Any foreigner suspected of proselytising can be deported, while local Christians who preach Christianity will be prosecuted. Christian worship (and any non-Islamic form of worship) cannot be carried out in public. Christians can only legally worship in three designated churches. Converts from Islam can face significant pressure, as can anyone who is found to have Christian materials in their possession.
Converts from Islam face the highest level of persecution, as leaving the Muslim faith is a crime.
I found Christ from a young age, so I have known and understood Jesus Christ and never allowed for anything to take me away from Him – no matter the challenges.
Nura, a Christian from Comoros
In late 2023, the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom put Comoros on its ‘special watch list’, demonstrating that the country's restrictions on religious minorities – including Christians – are internationally significant. The nation's presidential election in early 2024 was marred by violent protests; the victor is the same leader who has been in power since 2016, suggesting that little will change for Christians in Comoros. The country remains a very difficult place for followers of Jesus.
Open Doors works through local partners to strengthen the persecuted church in East African islands through discipleship and economic empowerment projects.
Heavenly Father, please protect Your people in the Comoros islands. We especially pray for those who have followed Jesus out of Islam. Please help them find community that strengthens them and helps their faith mature. We ask You to change the hearts of those who would oppose Your Kingdom, and pray that You will encourage and strengthen our brothers and sisters there. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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