1950

The Communists arrest Sabina and assign her to forced labor on the Danube Canal. The Wurmbrands' 8-year-old son, Mihai, is left alone. Sabina is released in 1953 and continues to work with the underground Church. She is told her husband died in prison.

1956

Richard is released after serving eight-and-a-half years in prison. He endured horrific tortures and was warned never to preach again, but he resumes the ministry.

1959

Richard is turned in to the authorities by one of his own associates in the underground Church. He is arrested again and sentenced to 25 years in prison.