===​PATRICK MAHONEY===

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​Patrick J. Mahoney is a nationally and internationally known Christian social, political and human rights activist, and an ordained minister in the Reformed Presbyterian Church. Reverend Mahoney works in Washington, DC and resides in Fredericksburg, Virginia, with his wife Katie. Rev. Mahoney is perhaps best known for his global work in protecting human rights and justice for all as a leader in the pro-life movement. Over the past four decades, he has been outspoken prophetic voice for ending the violence of abortion and ensuring equality for all. That work has included his sponsoring the first ever voter initiative in America, premiering the showing of “Silent Scream” on his local Connecticut talk show and being the former national spokesperson for Operation Rescue. His work has been featured in the national media through such publications as Newsweek, Time Magazine, The New York Times, Washington Post, LA Times, & U.S. News and World Report. Reverend Mahoney has been seen on O’Riley Factor, Good Morning America, The Today Show, Meet the Press, Oprah, ABC Hannity, Fox and Friends, Fox News, the BBC, CBS News, NBC News, CNN, 48 Hours, 60 Minutes, 20/20 and the 700 Club.

Fact check: Biden administration didn’t ‘reject’ National Day of Prayer
In its Facebook post, Stars and Stripes Forever linked to an article that cited reporting from Christian Headlines, a website that writes about “what’s happening across the globe from a Christian worldview.” The article says an “evangelical leader” was denied a permit to hold a gathering at the U.S. Capitol in honor of the National Day of Prayer. “After our permit was denied, for the first time in 70 years, there will be NO PUBLIC witness at the U.S. Capitol Building for the National Day Of Prayer!” Rev. Patrick Mahoney said in an April 26 tweet cited by Christian Headlines. “Brothers and sisters, free speech is in danger today in America.” Mahoney is director of the Christian Defense Coalition, a national ministry. He hosted a Good Friday event outside the U.S. Capitol on April 2, the same day a man drove a car into a security barrier near the Capitol building and injured two police officers, one fatally. (USA Today 10/22/23) READ MORE>>>>>

Feb 16, 2023: Christian Newswire: Secret Service Threatens Minister with Arrest for Peacefully Demonstrating on a Public Sidewalk in Front of the Chinese Embassy in Washington, D.C.
​Rev. Patrick Mahoney, Director of the Christian Defense Coalition, was told yesterday by the Secret Service the sidewalk was not public because Chinese officials said it "was Chinese property."
 The Secret Service went on to say Mahoney would be arrested and charged with unlawful assembly because he would be demonstrating on "Chinese property."

May 13, 2021: USA Today Reported: The claim that the Biden administration rejected the National Day of Prayer is FALSE, based on our research. Biden issued a proclamation and participated in a virtual event to observe the day. Mahoney was reportedly denied a permit to hold an event on Capitol grounds, but the Biden administration would not have made that decision. The Capitol building and the area around it have been restricted to the public due to the coronavirus pandemic and the Jan. 6 insurrection.

​Sept 9, 2021: KESQ reported that the Pastor who wanted to pray on Capitol grounds on 9/11 anniversary won’t be able to because of security concerns. The Rev. Patrick Mahoney’s short-lived legal challenge prompted Judge James Boasberg of the DC District Court to reflect upon the new reality around the Capitol, which remains restricted following the January 6 insurrection and as federal authorities continue to fear violence and large crowds.

January 25, 2015Rev. Patrick Mahoney, Christian Defense Coalition, speaks at rally held at the Late Term abortion mill of Leroy Carhart commemorating the 4th anniversary of Carhart coming to Maryland from Nebraska

REV. PATRICK MAHONEY - JANUARY 24, 2015 from Maryland Coalition for Life on Vimeo.

​April 17, 2015: New Campaign By Christians: Wear Orange to Church to Support Victims of ISIS is announced by Rev. Patrick Mahoney, who leads the Church on the Hill in Washington, D.C. He started the #orangejumpsuit project to encourage people to wear orange in an effort to raise awareness about Christian persecution.

Sept 30, 2013: Breaking Christian News reported that Rev. Patrick Mahoney is flying to Turkey, and then Iran, hoping to meet with Iranian officials in an attempt to secure a meeting in Tehran with President Rouhani and Iranian government leaders to discuss Pastor Saeed. Rev. Mahoney comments:
"Around the world, every person should be afforded the right to express their faith traditions free from government persecution, harassment and intimidation. No one should have to suffer violence or brutality because of what they believe.
"I am flying to Turkey/Iran in hopes of securing the release of Pastor Saeed who is serving an 8 years prison sentence because of his Christian beliefs.
"I will be appealing to the new Iranian leadership which has expressed a desire to have a more open and moderate attitude toward human rights and personal freedoms and work toward building better relationships with their global neighbors.
"On this historic mission, I will not be going as a representative of the United States government, but rather as a faith leader sharing the heart of Christ and calling upon Iran's leaders to show compassion and mercy and allow Saeed to return to his family in America.
"The power of faith transcends governments and leaders and can transform nations and societies. If I have the opportunity to meet with President Rouhani, I will not be speaking to him on a political level but rather as one faith leader to another."