How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of happiness, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, 'Your God reigns. Isaiah 52:7 ESV

​​​​​The Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) survived Communism and remained a major symbol of Russian identity. It sees itself as the preserver of a great Christian civilisation handed down from Rome and Byzantium. It endured terrible persecution (along with other Christian groups) between 1920 and 1990 when up to 200,000 Christian leaders died as martyrs.

1. Pray that repentance will come to the ROC, and that God would cleanse it of any corruption and heresy that has taken root.

2. Pray that the ROC will make peace with other Christian groups and will stop any activity aimed at suppressing or harming them.

Evangelicals in Russia are experiencing both growth and challenges. While the early 1990s brought enthusiasm and rapid expansion, recent years have seen a plateau in attendance, especially in cities like St. Petersburg. Despite this, Evangelicals remain a small but significant minority. There is a need for sustained growth, church unity, and revival within traditional Protestant groups.

3. Pray for the ongoing mission of the Church in Russia, that it will succeed and win many to Christ. Pray for effective partnerships and viable strategies to win souls and plant churches among least-reached people groups and the unevangelised.

4. Pray for consistent and sustainable growth among Evangelicals, both in numbers and spiritual maturity. Pray for a balance between quantity and quality in church expansion.

5. Pray for unity among Evangelical churches in Russia, overcoming tensions between different denominations, such as Baptists, Pentecostals, and Charismatics. Pray for collaboration and the establishment of a national-level body to unite Russian Evangelicals.