ETHIOPIA | FEB. 2, 2026 — Christians Attacked During Christmas Celebrations
ETHIOPIA — Christians Attacked During Christmas Celebrations
Christians at a church service in Ethiopia.
On Jan. 7, 2026, a group of Christians celebrating Christmas in southern Ethiopia were targeted by Muslim extremists.
Ethiopian Christians celebrate Christmas on January 7, according to the Julian calendar, and a Muslim mob violently attacked this group during their festivities, stabbing and hospitalizing several of the believers. The attack occurred in a region where the rise of radical Islam has resulted in routine attacks against Christians.
“Please pray for the speedy recovery of the wounded and encouragement of the believers proclaiming the gospel in that hostile area,” a front-line worker requested.