Karak:Beirut Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Bechara Boutros Al-Rahi has sent a message of condolence and solidarity to Jordan's King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, the Jordanian family, and both Muslims and Christians of Jordan following a terrorist attack on the St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Hamoud, Karak. The attack resulted in several fatalities and injuries.
According to National news agency - Lebanon, Al-Rahi strongly condemned the attack, describing it as a violation of the sanctity of life and places of worship. He expressed full solidarity with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, its leadership, people, and institutions, and commended King Abdullah II's efforts to defend peace, justice, and human dignity.
Al-Rahi emphasized that terrorism would not undermine the unity of Jordanians or their message of brotherhood, tolerance, and coexistence. He offered prayers for the souls of the victims, the recovery of the wounded, and comfort for their families, asking God to protect Jordan and maintain the kingdom's security, stability, and peace.
In his message addressed to King Abdullah II and all Jordanians, the Patriarch expressed profound sorrow over the loss of innocent lives and condemned the crime in the strongest terms, stating it targeted not only the sanctity of life and places of worship but also Jordan's security and humanitarian mission.
He expressed confidence in Jordan's security services to restore order and uncover the circumstances surrounding the attack. Recalling King Abdullah II's positions at international forums, particularly the United Nations, Al-Rahi highlighted these as an authentic Jordanian voice supporting justice, the protection of holy sites, and the promotion of dialogue, tolerance, and coexistence.
Al-Rahi concluded by praying for Jordan, King Abdullah II, Crown Prince Hussein, the Hashemite family, and the country's security forces, asking God to comfort the victims' families, heal the wounded, and preserve Jordan as a land of security, brotherhood, and peace.
