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"Pray" - Bishop Asos Timotheus' message after the deadly earthquake in Colombiatranslated

August 10, 2026 · 1 min read

An appeal to the faithful in Greece to pray for the people of Colombia, who are being tested by the strong earthquake of 7.4 Richter, is addressed by the Bishop of Assos, Mr. Timotheus, who informed about the situation in the country with a video message on social media.

The strong earthquake caused serious damage in several cities in Colombia, while, according to the information that had become known at the time of recording the message, dozens of people had lost their lives and many more had been injured or trapped under the ruins. The situation appears particularly serious in the cities of Pereira, Cali and Manisales, where buildings and residences have collapsed.

The Bishop of Assou, Mr. Timotheus, addressing the people in Greece who contacted him to inquire about the situation, notes that he is in good health, as is the capital Bogota, where, as he reports, the damage was limited. However, he underlines that the picture in the earthquake affected areas is particularly difficult, as communication with some cities has become extremely difficult.

"Good evening to everyone in Greece. Because…

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