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“No one should fear for their life while worshiping, regardless of their faith,” Representative Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) said
The suicide bombing against the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Elias in Damascus, Syria killed 25 people and injured 63.
Meanwhile, Christians have taken to the streets in Damascus in defiance of the suicide bombing, chanting "keep your cross high."
The MEPs expressed their total and unwavering solidarity with the Christian community in Syria, underlining that the “brutal attack” was deeply alarming.
The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs strongly condemned the suicide bombing emphasizing that places of worship must never be the target of violence
The Holy and Sacred Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate unanimously expressed a hope for the establishment of a joint celebration with the Catholic Church
Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou responded by saying the Hierarchs were welcomed to a customary dinner at the Presidential Palace, if they chose to attend