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The Patriarch of Jerusalem near the families of the victims of the attack on the Holy Church of Agios Georgios in Karaktranslated

November 8, 2026 · 1 min read

The families of the victims of the terrorist attack that occurred in the Holy Church of Agios Georgios, in the Hamoud area of Karak, were visited by the Patriarch of Jerusalem, Mr. Theophilos III, accompanied by clergy of the Patriarchate.

During his visit, His Beatitude expressed his paternal condolences and his deep sympathy to the relatives of the victims, sharing in their pain for the tragic loss of their loved ones.

Addressing the families, Patriarch Theophilos spoke of the consolation and hope that come from faith in the Risen Christ, assuring them that the Patriarchate of Jerusalem will remain firmly by their side. At the same time, he underlined that from the Holy Sepulcher and all the churches, uninterrupted prayers will be offered for the repose of the souls of the victims and the strengthening of their families.

He placed special emphasis on the unity of the Church, stressing that all believers are one family, which is linked by common faith and love and which trials and pain cannot tear apart.

The Patriarch of Jerusalem also pointed out that the memory of the victims will remain alive...

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