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Solidarity with Persecuted Christians – Red Wednesday 2026

2026. November 18.

Millions of Christians around the world face persecution, discrimination, and violence because of their faith. We firmly believe that solidarity with these communities must go beyond compassion: it requires genuine dialogue, international cooperation, and tangible assistance.

The mission of the Axioma Center for Persecuted Christians (Axioma CPC) is to amplify the voices of persecuted Christian communities, raise awareness of their situation, advocate for the protection of their rights, and provide concrete assistance to those in need through international partnerships.

In this spirit, Axioma CPC is joining Red Wednesday, a global initiative launched by the international Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN), by organizing a conference dedicated to raising awareness and expressing solidarity with persecuted Christians worldwide.

The conference will bring together Hungarian and international church leaders, representatives of humanitarian organizations, and experts to explore the challenges facing persecuted Christian communities today and discuss what can be done to protect and support them.

Attendance at the conference is free of charge, but advance registration is required.

Preliminary Conference Program

15:00-16:00
Welcome Addresses: Áron Giró-Szász, President of the Axioma Center, and Tristan Azbej, Director of Aid for Persecuted Christians
16:00-16:30
Testimonies: Most Rev. Mark Maigida Nzukwein, Roman Catholic Bishop of Wukari, Nigeria, on the violence affecting Christian communities in Nigeria and the challenges of peaceful coexistence.
Azad Marshall, Moderator Bishop of the Church of Pakistan, on the situation of Pakistan’s Christian minority, the challenges they face, and their struggle for religious freedom.
16:30-17:10
Panel Discussion I: The Phenomenon of Christian Persecution
Moderator: Gergely Szilvay
Featured Presentation: Kandeel Adel Khaleel Alhalasa, survivor of the attack in Jordan
Panelist: Michelle Rachel Marshall (Micah Legal)
17:10-17:25
Coffe break
17:25-18:05
Panel Discussion II: Opportunities for Providing Assistance
Moderator: Emese Balog
Featured Presentation: Video message from Ed Clancy (ACN USA)
Panelists:
François-Xavier Gicquel (Director of Operations, SOS Chrétiens d’Orient)
Dániel Solymári (Officer for Refugees and Persecuted Christians, Hungarian Catholic Bishops’ Conference)
18:05-18:10
Closing prayer
Ensana Thermal Hotel Margaret Island, Jázmin Auditorium
2026. November 18.