Patriarch of Antioch sends condolences following deadly attack on Church in Karak

Patriarch John X of Antioch and All the East has sent a message of condolence to Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem following the martyrdom of the faithful in the church in Karak.

In his message, the Patriarch stated:

“It was with profound sorrow and grief that I received the news of the tragic incident at the church in Karak. We unite our prayers with yours, beseeching Christ our God to have mercy on this suffering East.

On my own behalf and on behalf of the faithful of the Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch and All the East, both in its historic homeland and throughout the diaspora, I extend my heartfelt condolences to you and to our brothers in the Church of Jerusalem.

I pray that the Almighty Lord will enfold the martyrs of this heinous attack in His mercy, grant divine consolation to their bereaved families, and bestow healing upon the injured.”