Patriarch of Moscow called for justice following deadly attack on Orthodox Church in Jordan

Patriarch Kirill of Moscow sent a message to Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem following the terrorist attack on St. George Orthodox Church in Karak Governorate, Jordan, on October 23, 2026.

Three gunmen opened fire during a funeral, killing nine people and injuring 34 others.

Patriarch Kirill strongly condemned the attack on worshippers gathered to bid farewell to the deceased, expressing hope that its organizers and perpetrators would be brought to justice.

“On behalf of the Russian Orthodox Church and myself personally, I extend my deepest condolences to Your Beatitude and the entire fullness of the Most Holy Church of Jerusalem, the Mother of all Churches,” he wrote.

He concluded by praying for the repose of the victims, the recovery of the injured and consolation for all those affected by the tragedy.