A New Martyr: Coptic Youth Rani Raafat Murdered

Coptic Youth Rani Raafat, was killed by masked radical Islamist by being shot by 22 bullets. His car was then set on fire.

They will put you out of the synagogues; yes, the time is coming that whoever kills you will think that he offers God service. ~ John 16:2 NKJV

11 Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely for My sake. 12 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you. 13 “You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. ~ Matthew 5:11–13 NKJV

He had no enemies, but was severely beaten before in an accident on December 21st of last year, according to his father. His recent death sparks a wave of crime against Coptic Christians in Egypt the past few months. This was few days ago, before the feast day of St. George the Prince of the Martyrs. May their prayers be with us all. Amen.