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Our history

Open Doors originated in 1955, when a young Dutchman started smuggling Bibles to the persecuted church in Communist Europe. He became known as Brother Andrew, and his work led to more than six decades of support for the persecuted church

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Open Doors helps Christians in over 60 countries, from training leaders to raising awareness about global persecution Find out More
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