King supports persecuted Christians in Advent service5 hours ago Share Save Sean Coughlan Royal correspondent, Westminster Abbey Share SavePA Media King Charles attended a candle-lit service with guests from many faithsKing Charles remembered the plight of Christians facing persecution around the world, as he attended an atmospheric, candle-lit Advent service at Westminster Abbey. The King particularly seemed to enjoy the Advent hymn, O Come, O Come, Emmanuel, which he described in the Order of Service as "magnificent". The congregation also heard the testimony of Ribqa Nevash, who spoke of the pressure on Christians in present-day Pakistan, saying churches had been burned and Christians had faced discrimination because of their religion. The 25-year-old, originally from Faisalabad, said she was relieved to be in the UK where she could openly celebrate Christmas. PA Media Icons were on display inside Westminster AbbeyReuters Orthodox clergy were part of the Advent service at the Abbey