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Suicide attack with 22 victims in Damascus church, Archbishop Joan: Let's stand united against violence

2025-06-23 15:29:21Aktualitet SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Suicide attack with 22 victims in Damascus church, Archbishop Joan: Let's
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The Archbishop of Tirana, Durrës and all of Albania, Joan Pelushi, condemns the suicide attack that occurred the day before in a church in Damascus, which was filled with believers at the time of the explosion.

His Grace expresses condolences to the victims and prays for the speedy recovery of the injured. Speaking about religious coexistence in our country, the Archbishop emphasizes that “peaceful coexistence of peoples and religions is the only path to a better future.”

"With deep sorrow we were informed of the terrorist attack on the Church of the Holy Prophet Elijah in Damascus, which occurred yesterday during the Divine Liturgy, where dozens of innocent believers lost their lives or were injured.

The Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania condemns this act of violence, all the more so since it occurred during the holy hour of prayer, during the Mystery of Divine Thanksgiving. According to the wise words of our late Archbishop Anastasios: 'No one has the right to use the oil of religion to fuel the fire of conflicts. Religion is a divine gift, given to calm hearts, heal wounds and bring individuals and peoples closer together.'

We express our sincere condolences to the families of the victims and our support for His Beatitude, Patriarch John of Antioch, and the entire Syrian Orthodox Community. We pray for the repose of the souls of the innocent victims and for the speedy recovery of the injured.

"From Albania, a country that has proven that peaceful coexistence between religions is not an unattainable dream or utopia, but a living reality, we call on everyone to stand united against violence. Peaceful coexistence of peoples and religions is the only path to a better future," the Autocephalous Orthodox Church of Albania said in a statement.

At least 22 people were killed and 63 wounded in a suicide bombing at the Mar Elias Orthodox Church in Damascus on Sunday evening, according to Syrian authorities. Two attackers attacked the predominantly Christian neighborhood of Dweilaa during Mass, opening fire on worshippers and detonating explosives near the entrance.


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