Damascus, SANA-The Grand Mufti of the Syrian Arab Republic, Sheikh Osama al-Rifai, condemned the terrorist attack that targeted Mar Elias Church in the Dweilaa area of Damascus on Sunday.
“We received with deep sadness the news of the terrorist attack that targeted Mar Elias Church, and we denounce this unjustified act.” Sheikh al-Rifai said in a statement posted on Facebook.
“We reiterate our firm stance of rejecting violence, terrorism, and criminal acts, regardless of their motives and causes. We also emphasize our absolute rejection of targeting places of worship and terrorizing innocent civilians,” Sheikh al-Rifai.
The Mufti expressed his condolences to the families of the victims and wished the injured a speedy recovery.
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