A Night of Solidarity for persecuted Christians Gene Marrano February 6, 2015 1 minute read A local church wants to draw attention to the plight of persecuted Christians around the world – in the Middle East and elsewhere – with a “Night of Solidarity,” … more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Former Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison speaks at Roanoke CollegeNext: Prosecutors seek sentence of 18 months for ex-Va. first lady Related Stories The Jane Morgan Harris Daylily Garden at Richfield Salem honors female healthcare pioneer Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026