In recent years, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has become increasingly frenzied in its suppression and persecution of religious belief. To avoid arrest and persecution by the CCP, some Christians from The Church of Almighty God (CAG) have escaped to Spain. On February 9, 2019, at the beginning of the new year, to thank God for His guidance and blessings, as well as to thank friends and allies from all walks of life in Spain for their constant help and support, and to enhance mutual understanding and exchange, The Church of Almighty God in Spain held a get-together at a church located in Fuenlabrada, Madrid. At the get-together, CAG Christians’ performances were well received by the audience, and the guests also had a chance to communicate with these Christians.
A rally to show solidarity with persecuted Christians was held in Barcelona on January 19, 2019, strongly condemning flagrant violations of religious freedom by China and other countries.
Since coming to power, the CCP has never stopped persecuting religious belief. Especially since Xi Jinping has taken office, religious persecution, and in particular, the suppression of Christianity, has escalated to new heights today. The unscrupulous suppression, arrests, and persecution have not only been carried out against house church Christians. Even officially-run Three-Self churches and crosses have been demolished in large numbers.
On February 17, 2018, Christians from The Church of Almighty God in Spain hosted an evening gathering in Madrid’s Fuenlabrada with the theme of “We gather together here.” The purpose of the event was for friends of different nationalities to gain a greater understanding of The Church of Almighty God and to promote friendship between these groups. Unlike the events held the previous two years, that evening over a dozen international friends were invited, including: Cynthia, a representative from the Todo Mejorar Foundation; Elahi, chairman of Valientes Banglas; Manuel, chairman of the European Citizens’ Anti-Corruption Association; Sagrario, manager of the San Lorenzo Center. It was a joyful gathering in celebration of the lunar new year.
On February 2, 2019, Christians from The Church of Almighty God (CAG) in Italy held a get-together in Milan, inviting over 20 local friends. The CAG hosts played a short film on Almighty God’s appearance and work for their guests and gave song and dance performances witnessing and praising God. After the event some Italian guests expressed their hope that the Church would hold similar events every holiday for more opportunities to share in faith. They also hoped to read more of Almighty God’s words and better understand Almighty God’s work in the last days.