ACN offers prayers for victims of church attack in Jordan

Aid to the Church in Need International (ACN) has issued the following statement regarding the attack on a church in Karak, Jordan, today. CNN reported that at least seven people were killed and 27 injured after gunmen opened fire on Christians attending a funeral in the town of Hmood.

“With deep sorrow, Aid to the Church in Need has learned of the deadly attack on a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, Jordan, where several people were killed while attending a funeral.

“Armed assailants attacked the church and opened fire on those gathered there. ACN is in contact with the local Church and is awaiting further information about the circumstances of this terrible attack.

“Jordan is home to historic Christian communities whose presence is an integral part of the country’s religious and cultural heritage. At this painful moment, we stand in solidarity with our Christian brothers and sisters in Jordan, especially the Greek Orthodox community, with the victims and their families, and with all the people of Jordan.

“May the Lord grant eternal rest to those who have died, consolation to their families and healing to the wounded. We join our Christian brothers and sisters in praying for peace throughout the Middle East.”

–ACN INTERNATIONAL