Faith Organization to Hold Prayer Vigil and Public Witness in Support of Pastor Saeed, Religious Freedom and Human Rights at the Iranian Section in Washington, D.C.
Contact: Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, 540-538-4741
WASHINGTON, June 12, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- The Christian Defense Coalition will be joining with the faith community around the world who are having demonstrations in front of Iranian embassies across the globe in support of religious freedom on the eve of the Iranian Presidential elections.
The demonstration will be on Thursday, June 13 at 12:00 P.M. at the Iranian Interests Section located at 2209 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20007.
The Christian Defense Coalition has organized many events around Washington, D.C. calling for the release of Pastor Saeed including peaceful civil disobedience in front of the White House earlier this year.
Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney, Director of the Christian Defense Coalition states,
"It is deeply troubling and disturbing that a U.S. citizen would be imprisoned for 8 years and brutally beaten in Iran for simply being a Christian.
"We call upon the nation of Iran to respect human rights and religious freedom for all and release everyone who is being imprisoned because of their religious beliefs and respect the God given right for their citizens to worship according to their faith traditions, free from government persecution, harassment and oppression.
"What is also troubling and disturbing is that President Obama has failed to personally and publicly address this issue and demand the immediate release of Pastor Saeed.
"President Obama's silence on religious freedom and basic human rights sends a clear message to the world that these issues are not a top priority for this Administration.
"We will gather at the Iranian Interests Section first to pray, and ask God to intervene and act on behalf of Pastor Saeed and his family and all those who are persecuted for their faith in Iran and around the world.
"We will stand as a 'prophetic witness' for justice reminding Iran, President Obama, Congress and our nation of Pastor Saeed's imprisonment and the persecution of so many others. The faith community must never be silent on the issue of religious freedom across the globe."
For more information on interviews call:
Rev. Patrick J. Mahoney 540,538,4741
Update: This event will take place on Thursday at 12:00 P.M. regardless of the weather conditions.
