Archbishop of Australia on Jordan attack: “Inconceivable that innocent lives are lost because of religious fanaticism”

Archbishop Makarios of Australia condemned the terrorist attack on St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Hamoud , Karak Governorate, Jordan, which left at least seven people dead and dozens injured.

In a statement, the Archbishop expressed his profound sorrow over the tragedy, denouncing the religious fanaticism, intolerance and violence that led to the loss of innocent lives.

“It is inconceivable that innocent souls should lose their lives prematurely and in such a tragic manner because of religious fanaticism, intolerance and blind violence,” Archbishop Makarios stated.

He also expressed his solidarity with Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem and the Orthodox Christian community in Jordan following the deadly attack.

The shooting took place during a funeral service at the Greek Orthodox church on Friday, October 23. Jordanian authorities subsequently reported that the death toll had risen to eight, while several injured people remained hospitalized.