Richard Wurmbrand
Romanian pastor and evangelist
Born
March 24th, 1909
116 years ago
Died
2001
24 years ago — 92 years old
Category
Activists & Humanitarians
Country
Romania
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A Romanian pastor and evangelist, he founded The Voice of the Martyrs, an organization that supports persecuted Christians worldwide. Wurmbrand spent fourteen years in communist prisons in Romania for his faith, during which he faced severe torture and hardships. After his release, he escaped to the West in 1964, where he spoke about religious persecution and the plight of Christians in Eastern Europe. In 1967, he authored the book 'Tortured for Christ', which detailed his experiences in prison and the suffering of believers under communist regimes. Subsequently, he traveled extensively, raising awareness about religious freedom and advocating for the rights of persecuted Christians globally.
Founded The Voice of the Martyrs
Authored 'Tortured for Christ'
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