by: The Rt. Rev. Dr. Azad Marshall
Today we remember with deep reverence the martyrs of All Saints’ Church, Peshawar. On this solemn day, we honor their sacrifice for the faith, and we also pay tribute to the steadfast commitment of the survivors who continue to bear witness to Christ with courage and hope.
The blood of the martyrs reminds us that the Church is built upon faith that endures through trials. As Scripture says: “Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.” (Revelation 2:10). We are also encouraged by the words of the Apostle Paul: “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword? … No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.” (Romans 8:35, 37).
As we honor their memory, we commit ourselves afresh to unity, peace, and faithful discipleship in Pakistan. May the courage of the martyrs and the resilience of the survivors strengthen us to heal our communities and serve our nation with love, justice, and humility.
September 22, 2025
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