Condemnation of the terrorist attack in Jordan by Archbishop Hieronymostranslated

His Beatitude the Archbishop of Athens and All Greece expresses his deep sorrow for the terrorist attack on the Greek Orthodox Church of Agios Georgios, in Hamoud, Jordan. Jerome. His Beatitude, also expressing the feelings of the Honorable Members of the Holy Synod of the Church of Greece, condemns the act of violence, which affected innocent people during their presence in the place of prayer and worship, pointing out that such actions offend the value of human life and cause feelings of insecurity and fear. At the same time, it underlines the importance of safeguarding peaceful coexistence and mutual respect between religious communities, especially in areas experiencing tensions and conflicts.

The Archbishop sends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and expresses his sincere support to the Orthodox Christians of Jordan, who are being tested by this tragic event. He prays that the Lord of life and mercy will rest the souls of the sleeping, strengthen the wounded in their recovery and offer comfort and strength to the bereaved.…