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Rashin Soodmand was 13 years old when her father, Pastor Hossein Soodmand, was executed in Iran for the crime of apostasy.<\/p>\n

Rashin remembers that day as a strange mix of sadness and joy as she, her family and members of their church dealt with the loss of Pastor Soodmand while at the same time celebrating his life and the fact that he had stood boldly in the face of Christian persecution and threats.<\/p>\n

Rashin will tell how church leaders encouraged Pastor Hossein to leave Iran and go somewhere safer. He refused; he knew that for him to flee would discourage the hearts of his congregation. She\u2019ll describe the man she knew\u2014a man who genuinely loved people, both Christians and Muslims\u2014and tell of the last time she saw her dad.<\/p>\n

To learn more about the current ministry activities of Rashin and her husband, Amir, visit the Torch Ministries web site<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Next month Christians around the world will join in prayer for persecuted Christians on the International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians. Download your free IDOP resources now<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Next month Christians around the world will join in prayer for persecuted Christians on the International Day of Prayer for Persecuted Christians. Download your free IDOP resources now. Never miss an episode of VOM Radio! 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