1950

Aware of Sabina's work in the underground church, the Communists arrest her and assign her to forced labor on the Danube Canal. Her 9-year-old son Mihai, is left orphaned.

1953

Sabina Wurmbrand is released and continues her work in the underground church. She is told that her husband has died in prison. Refusing to believe the report, Sabina retains her hopes of one day seeing Richard again.

1956

In a general amnesty, Richard Wurmbrand is released after serving eight-and-a-half years in prison. He has undergone horrific tortures at the hands of the brutal secret police and warned to never preach again.

Despite the treatment he received from his captors, Richard treated them only with kindness, just as the old carpenter treated him years before.

After his release, Richard immediately resumes his work in the underground church.

Richard is turned over to the authorities by one of his own associates in the underground church. He is re-arrested and sentenced to 25 years.