JERUSALEM, October 23, 2026 (WAFA) – The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem condemned on Friday the terrorist attack targeting the Greek Orthodox Church of St. George in the Hamoud area of Jordan’s Karak Governorate, which resulted in the killing of seven people and the injury of 34 others.

“The Patriarchate condemns this vile, cowardly, and bloody act; which directly struck our community and claimed the lives of martyrs at the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint George in Hammoud, Al-Karak,” the Patriarchate said in a statement.

It expressed full confidence in the Jordanian security services, who “possess the professionalism and swiftness required to bring these terrorist criminals to justice.”

Patriarch Theophilos III and the members of the Holy Synod extended their deepest condolences to the bereaved families of the victims, the Jordanian people in all their diversity, and the Hashemite leadership regarding this grave tragedy.

The Patriarchate affirmed that “this abhorrent, bloody act will not undermine our national unity or our steadfastness. On the contrary, it only strengthens the bond between Christians and Muslims, uniting us more firmly around our Hashemite leadership.”

It also affirmed that this attack will only serve to strengthen Jordanian Christians’ attachment to their homeland and deepen our roots within it.

“No matter how intense the events around us may become, or what hardships may befall us, we shall not be driven to leave our land. We are the children of this land, its very roots, and partners in its history, its present, and its future. We shall remain here as witnesses to the faith, regardless of how great the challenges or how severe the trials may be.”

Slamming the violent extremist ideology behind this attack, the Patriarchate said: “We hold an absolute conviction that our Jordanian society will remain resilient against any dark, extremist ideology, and that this criminal act is entirely alien and contrary to the moderate Islam practiced in our country.”

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