Persecuted Christians across the globe lost one of their strongest advocates recently.

Glenn Penner of Voice of the Martyrs Canada passed away Jan. 26, after a long battle with cancer. He was 48.

Penner spent much of his life serving the suffering church.

Since his death, his family has been flooded with cards and letters from believers across the world thanking them for his service.

Canada's 100 Huntley Street has more on the work Penner did and his impact on religious rights issues.  Click play to watch.

First posted on February 5, 2010.