Ara Torosian
Pastor Ara Torosian is a spiritual leader based in West Los Angeles, serving a predominantly Persian congregation made up mostly of asylum seekers. He has been actively involved in advocating for immigrant rights, documenting the detention of members of his congregation during routine court hearings, and speaking out against the injustices faced by those seeking refuge in the United States.
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Recent news mentions
Pastor Ara Torosian disputes the Department of Homeland Security's claim that the couple were unlawfully present in the US.
Christian converts are among the Iranians being sent home from US
United Kingdom· 2025-11-23
Pastor Ara Torosian mentioned that most of his Persian-speaking congregation were asylum seekers.
Cómo las redadas del gobierno de Trump cambiaron la vida en California
Guatemala· 2025-07-22
Pastor Ara Torosian reported that many of his congregation members were detained while he was recording the incident.
Cómo las redadas del gobierno de Trump cambiaron la vida en California
Panama· 2025-07-22Pastor Ara Torosian expressed concern for his congregation, many of whom are asylum seekers.
Relentless immigration raids are changing California’s way of lifeUnited Kingdom· 2025-07-18