Two Nuns Attacked in Alibaug, India
by Staff
March 31, 2008
(christiansunite.com) - Sister Mercy Tuscano and Sister Philomena D'Mello were attacked by approximately 50 Hindu assailants on March 23 in the town of Alibaug, Maharashtra for allegedly converting tribal groups to Christianity. The nuns were injured in the attack by the mob, which included women, who are followers of a spiritual leader in the area. Both nuns were treated in hospital and have since been released. They are members of a non-governmental organization that extends humanitarian services such as AIDS awareness to tribal groups in the region.
Pray for the recovery of the two nuns from their injuries. Ask the Lord to strengthen Indian Christians to continue serving the Lord despite pressure for their faith (1 Peter 5:10).
For more information on the suffering of Christians in India, go to www.persecution.net/country/india.htm. A video report on this incident is available at www.persecution.net/news/india273.html.
