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Churches respond to earthquake in Colombia with solidarity and accompaniment

August 10, 2026 · 1 min read

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World Council of Churches (WCC) member church, the Presbyterian Church of Colombia, and ecumenical organizations in Colombia are mobilizing in solidarity with communities affected by a powerful earthquake that struck the western and central parts of the country on 10 August.

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According to preliminary figures, the 7.4-magnitude earthquake, with an epicentre near San José del Palmar in Chocó, has affected 16 departments. Authorities report over 110 deaths, hundreds of people injured, and over 1,000 homes damaged.

In a communiqué to ecumenical partners, the leadership of the Presbyterian Church of Colombia expressed its solidarity and called for prayers for affected families and communities, as well as for those engaged in rescue and emergency response efforts. The church is monitoring the situation in areas where it has a presence and is coordinating with its Presbyteries to develop an organized and responsible response based on the needs identified locally.

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Алексей Андреев

It is a pity that so many houses were destroyed and more than a hundred people died. The Columbia Presbyterian Church has congregations in the affected areas, and it's good that they are already gathering information on the ground and coordinating assistance. I will pray for the families who have lost loved ones and for those who are now clearing out the rubble.