Authorities demolished the outer wall at the front of Xialing Church in Lucheng District, Wenzhou, Zhejiang (Photo courtesy of Xialing Church members) "The effects of the province-wide “Three Rectifications and One Demolition” campaign continue to be felt by Christians throughout China’s coastal Zhejiang province, especially in Wenzhou. Early this morning, authorities in Wenzhou attempted to demolish the cross topping a church that has been guarded around the clock by Christians for the past two months; five other churches have reported persecution to China Aid since our last report.
"Xialing Church, in Wenzhou’s Lucheng District, was attacked by more than 600 government employees and police officers early this morning. Hundreds of Christians were present, guarding the church just as they have been for the last two months.
"Once officials arrived, they began trying to take over the church in order to demolish the cross. Because of the believers’ presence, authorities were unable to demolish the cross and instead took down part of the church’s outer wall, as well as the door at the main entrance and some windows..."
"Xialing Church, in Wenzhou’s Lucheng District, was attacked by more than 600 government employees and police officers early this morning. Hundreds of Christians were present, guarding the church just as they have been for the last two months.
"Once officials arrived, they began trying to take over the church in order to demolish the cross. Because of the believers’ presence, authorities were unable to demolish the cross and instead took down part of the church’s outer wall, as well as the door at the main entrance and some windows..."
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