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Damascus Church Bombing: ‘There Is No Justification’
- On Sunday, a masked assailant opened fire during Mass at St Elias Church in Damascus, killing at least 25 people with a suicide vest explosion.
- Amid growing ISIS activity, Syrian security services thwarted recent attacks, with the Interior Ministry blaming ISIS and launching raids in response.
- UN estimates show ISIS has 1,500–3,000 fighters, and this attack is the first on a church since 1860, highlighting its rarity and significance.
- Funerals at the Church of the Holy Cross on June 24 were held amid ongoing tension despite arrests, as Damascus residents continue to feel unsafe following the attack.
- Syria’s government’s refusal to label attack victims as martyrs exposes ongoing discrimination, fueling Syrian Christians' fears about their future in the country.
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The New Arab
EurasiaAfter Damascus church bombing, Syrian Christians fear the future
“Our churches are our homes,” says Mark, 26, standing amid the shattered glass and blackened walls of the St. Elias Church. “We were raised in these churches, but there are children who will never be able to grow up here as we did.” He speaks softly, his voice barely heard above the churning chaos around him. Sirens wail, as armed men pile out of pick-up trucks and residents, some wrapped in bandages, speak frantically to distraught relatives on…
Vatican News
catholicsabah.comDamascus church bombing: ‘There is no justification’
Following the bombing of the St. Elias Church in Damascus, Syria, the Assembly of the Catholic Ordinaries in Holy Land issues a statement condemning the violence and calling for protection of Christians. Read all
The attack on St. Elijah's Church in Damascus on 22 June rekindled the anguish of a community calling on its leadersIn response to the shock, the Christians in Damascus moved in numbers. Some had to follow the outside ceremony for lack of space.On Tuesday, 24 June, this community gathered in the Church of St. Croix to pay a final tribute to the victims of the suicide bombing that had struck St. Elijah's Church two days earlier. The largest attac…
Syrian Christian Leader Pins Blame On President Over Church Bombing
The attack, which the government blamed on the Islamic State militant group, reinforced doubts among minorities about whether they can rely on government assurances of protection. The post Syrian Christian Leader Pins Blame On President Over Church Bombing appeared first on StratNews Global.
Church mourns martyrs of tragic terrorist attack at St. Elias Church in Damascus - Coptic Solidarity
By Patriarchate of Antioch- Following the tragic terrorist attack at St. Elias Church in Dwel’a, Damascus, Patriarch John X of Antioch offered a solemn prayer service at the church. He was joined by Patriarch Ignatius Aphrem II Karim of the Syriac Orthodox Church and Patriarch Youssef Absi of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church, along with the heads of the churches in Damascus. In a moment of profound grief, prayers were offered for the repose of…
Syria: The Christian Community Angry After the Bombing that Killed 25 People in a Church in Damascus
In Syria, the authorities announced on Monday 23 June that they had arrested several people in connection with the terrorist attack that struck a church in Damascus the day before. Attributed to the Islamic State organization, the attack killed 25 people and injured 63 people, an unprecedented number since the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime. However, the news does not prevent the Christian community from accusing the authorities but also the…
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