Patriarch of Romania sent condolences to Patriarch of Jerusalem after Jordan Church attack

Patriarch Daniel of Romania sent a message of solidarity and condolences to Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem on Friday, October 23, 2026, following the deadly attack on St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Hamoud, Jordan.

In his message, the Romanian Patriarch expressed profound sorrow over the attack, which had claimed seven lives and left many others injured at the time of his statement.

“This act of violence, which claimed the lives of innocent believers, contradicts the sacred gift of life and undermines the fundamental religious and human values of compassion, peace, and dignity,” Patriarch Daniel stated.

He conveyed his full fraternal solidarity with Patriarch Theophilos III, the Patriarchate of Jerusalem, and all those affected by the tragedy.

“In these moments of grief, we express our full fraternal solidarity with Your Beatitude, the Patriarchate of Jerusalem, and all those affected by this tragedy,” he wrote.

Patriarch Daniel also offered prayers for the victims, the wounded, and their families.

“We pray to the All-Merciful God to grant eternal rest to the souls of those who have died, swift healing to the injured, and consolation to the grieving families…