“I Am Proud to Be One of Jehovah’s Witnesses!”

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“I Am Proud to Be One of Jehovah’s Witnesses!”

September 13, 2023


The Sovietskiy District Court of the City of Oryol will soon announce its verdict in the case involving Sister Tatyana Piskareva. The prosecutor has yet to request a potential sentence.


Profile


Tatyana Piskareva

Born: 1956 (Belenikhino, Belgorod Region)


Biography: Worked in accounting


Married Vladimir in 1976. They have two children


Introduced to Jehovah’s Witnesses by a neighbor. Impressed by their kindness and knowledge of the Bible. She and Vladimir were baptized in 1995


Vladimir was arrested on December 9, 2020, and was sent to pretrial detention on December 11, 2020. At the time of writing, he was still in detention


Personal Comments

What scripture has helped you to cope with your husband’s detention and your own criminal trial?


The words at Psalm 139:4, 5 are a source of encouragement to me: “There is not a word on my tongue, but look! O Jehovah, you already know it well. Behind and before me, you surround me; and you lay your hand upon me.” During the most difficult moments, I continue to sense that Jehovah is with me and I feel confident that with his help I can endure whatever trials may yet come. My heart is filled with peace and calmness. I am more determined than ever to tell others about Jehovah. I am proud to be one of Jehovah’s Witnesses!


Like Tatyana, we take strength and comfort from knowing that we represent Jehovah and that he is always with us. We are honored to be called his Witnesses.—Isaiah 44:8.


Time Line


December 9, 2020


Tatyana and Vladimir’s home was searched. Vladimir was detained


December 11, 2020


Vladimir was sent to a pretrial detention center


October 28, 2021


Criminal case initiated against Tatyana


April 10, 2023


Criminal trial began

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