We are again grieved and horrified by the explosion that occurred on Sunday, June 22 at St. Elias Church in the town of Dweilaa, near the Syrian capital, Damascus, targeting and killing people at prayer.
With the Presidents of the Middle East Council of Churches, we condemn the terrorist attack and pray that the Lord grants His world peace, and “inspires the families of the victims with patience, reminding them that we are children of the Resurrection.”
With the World Council of Churches, we convey our deep condolences to all the bereaved and injured, and our prayers for their recovery and safety. We stand in Christian solidarity with all churches and Christian communities in Syria whose sense of security in their own country has been deeply shaken by this attack.
May we in Canada stand against violence and retribution, and instead unceasingly work and pray for peace with justice.
Amanda Currie, President
Peter Noteboom, General Secretary
