Church leaders in the Arabian Peninsula have requested
prayer for the country of Yemen, including its Christian communities, following
the destruction of a church building in Aden amid the current warfare.
Catholic church leaders report that the Church of the
Immaculate Conception in the al-Ma'ala area of Aden was destroyed in an aerial
bombing raid during the night of 11th May. The adjoining priest's residence was
also destroyed. The priest was not present at the time of the airstrike. The
church building, constructed in 1960, is one of very few church buildings in
Yemen (all of them in Aden) that have been permitted to host services for the
expatriate Christian community. Christian gatherings also take place in private
locations.
In recent weeks airstrikes led by Saudi Arabia have
targeted Houthi rebels, the Zaydi Shi'a group that has seized control of much
of the country. It is understood that the church was hit during a raid
targeting Houthi positions. The current conflict has led to a deepening humanitarian
crisis in Yemen.
Church leaders request our prayers that:
a. peace and
justice will be restored in Yemen b.
humanitarian aid will reach all who are in need c. the small remaining expatriate Christian
community in Yemen will know the Father's comfort and strength, and the Son's
close presence d. all Christians in Yemen will know the Spirit's guidance in
every aspect of their life and witness
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Middle East Concern
URL for this prayer request: http://meconcern.org/index.php/en/prayer-requests/874-yemen-aden-church-destroyed-in-bombing-raid
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