The Council of Patriarchs and Heads of Churches of Jerusalem strongly condemned the heinous terrorist attacks on three churches (St. Anthony´s Tomb in Kuchiki, St. Sebastian´s Church in Negombo and Zion Church in Batticaloa) and three hotels in Sri Lanka, with more than 300 The same innocent was performing her prayers and hundreds were injured as a result of eight bloody explosions on the morning of Easter.
"We are deeply saddened and deeply saddened by the horrific acts of violence against innocents and worshipers, whether on the Easter day in Sri Lanka or the despicable acts of worshipers of the New Zealand mosques, both of which are inhuman and criminal acts which are returned by all religions, "said Patriarch Theophilos III.
He added that the Churches of Jerusalem express their sincere condolences to the Sri Lankan people and the families and friends of those who lost their lives and were affected by these evil deeds and to pray for world peace, the rule of love and brotherhood and the spirit of forgiveness.
"I hope that our Lord Christ will bring us peace, healing and hope for the people of Sri Lanka, put an end to the violence and bloodshed all over the world, and preserve the places of worship far from the evil spirits that kill innocents without cause.
The Council of Patriarchs and Presidents of the Churches of Jerusalem also met with the French people and its President, Amanioule Macaron, against the backdrop of the burning of the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, where they described the cathedral as a holy place, a masterpiece and a highly symbolic human civilization painting.
"As we pray with the French people at this painful moment, we are all hopeful and confident in the ability of the French people and their good relations around the world to rebuild the cathedral to become a symbol of the French people´s ability to transform this disaster into a global achievement.
