“We Are All United”

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“We Are All United”

August 16, 2023


On August 1, 2023, the Khabarovskiy District Court of the Khabarovsk Territory convicted Sisters Lyubov Kocherova and Lyubov Ovchinnikova. They each received a suspended prison sentence of six years. They are not required to go to prison at this time.


Profiles


Lyubov Kocherova

Born: 1958 (Kazakhstan)


Biography: Worked as a telegraph operator


First heard about Jehovah’s Witnesses from her older brother. Was impressed to see how applying Bible principles benefited her family. Baptized in 2002


Personal Comments

What provision has helped you to remain confident of Jehovah’s love and support?


When I feel especially down or lonely, I find it difficult to focus on reading. So I use the audio recordings of the Bible and Bible-based publications. They help me to absorb what I am listening to, and as a result, I feel loved and cared for by Jehovah as he gently guides me. I am so grateful to Jehovah for helping me to develop the self-worth, endurance, and courage I need to withstand these challenges.


Lyubov Ovchinnikova

Born: 1958 (Shchelkonogovskiy, Sverdlovsk Region)


Biography: Worked as a nursery-school teacher. Widowed in 1997


Was impressed by the logic and practical guidance found in the Bible. Baptized in 1997


Personal Comments

How have you been helped by the prayers of others in your behalf?


The prayers offered by the brotherhood help me feel like we are all united. Knowing that others are praying for me is so humbling. Now more than ever, I feel that each brother and sister is dear and close to me. As a result, this has moved me to spend more time thinking about and praying for others, especially my brothers and sisters in prison and those experiencing persecution or suffering from natural disasters or sickness.


The experiences of those who are faithfully enduring persecution remind us that Jehovah lovingly ‘gives strength to all.’—1 Chronicles 29:12.


Time Line

2019-2020


Both sisters placed under surveillance by means of audio recordings


March 3, 2022


Lyubov Kocherova’s home searched. Phone and computer confiscated


May 26, 2022


Criminal case initiated against Lyubov Kocherova


May 28, 2022


Lyubov Kocherova interrogated


November 7, 2022


Criminal case initiated against Lyubov Ovchinnikova. Criminal cases combined


January 21, 2023


Lyubov Kocherova’s home searched again


April 25, 2023


Criminal trial began


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A handcuffed prisoner being escorted inside a prison


In the photo: Left: Sister Lyubov Kocherova. Right: Sister Lyubov Ovchinnikova

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