The Church of Albania condemns the terrorist attack on the church of Prophet Elias in Damascus

The Albanian Orthodox Autocephalous Church condemns the terrorist attack on the church of Prophet Elias in Damascus, “and even at the sacred time of prayer, during the mystery of the Divine Thanksgiving”, in a statement made by Archbishop of Tirana. Among other things, according to the announcement issued, he cited the wise words of the late Archbishop Anastasios, that “no one has the right to use the oil of religion to strengthen the fire of conflict. Religion is a divine gift, given to calm hearts, heal wounds and bring people and peoples closer. ” In addition, she expresses her sincere condolences to the families of the victims, the Patriarch of Antioch Ioannis and throughout the Syrian Orthodox community. In detail, the Albanian Orthodox Autocephalous Church announces: With deep sadness we were informed of the terrorist attack on the church of Prophet Elias in Damascus, yesterday during the Divine Liturgy, where dozens of innocent faithful lost their lives or their lives or lost their lives or […]
Source: News Beast

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