Urgent Plea from Greek Orthodox Leadership in Suwayda, Syria, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Bosra, Horan, Jabal al-Arab, and the Golan has issued an urgent statement amid brutal attacks on Druze and Christian communities in Suwayda by Islamist forces.
In a heartfelt cry for peace amid escalating violence in southern Syria, Metropolitan Antonios Saad, the Greek Orthodox Bishop of Bosra, Horan, Jabal al-Arab, and the Golan, has issued an urgent appeal for international intervention to protect the vulnerable Druze and Christian communities in Suwayda Governorate.
“Glory to God for everything.I direct this message to the world, calling for immediate intervention to halt the terrorist massacres in Suwayda.I make this humanitarian plea to all who cherish peace and justice.The ongoing conflict in Suwayda Governorate is a war of annihilation, claiming the lives of both young and old.I raise my voice to the international community and the United Nations, urging swift action to protect us.May this cry for help reach the entire world.Issued by: The Archdiocese of Bosra, Horan, Jabal al-Arab, and the Golan – Greek Orthodox
Released early Sunday, July 20, 2025, the statement from his archdiocese describes the ongoing conflict as a “war of annihilation” that has claimed over 594 lives in recent days, including civilians, women, and children, with sacred sites like the Mar Mikhael Church vandalized and set ablaze. Bishop Saad, echoing the solidarity of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch, calls upon the United Nations and the global community to act swiftly, stating,
BREAKING: Urgent Plea from Greek Orthodox Leadership in Suwayda, SyriaThe Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Bosra, Horan, Jabal al-Arab, and the Golan has issued an urgent statement amid brutal attacks on Druze and Christian communities in Suwayda by Islamist forces."Glory to God in… pic.twitter.com/5k7km2Qyvn
— Greek City Times (@greekcitytimes) July 20, 2025
The Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Bosra and Hauran in Syria is urging the international community to intervene immediately to stop the bloodshed in As Suwayda.
— Robert John (@RobiEbeA2J) July 19, 2025
The church condemns the "barbaric war" targeting both the elderly and children, calling on the UN for urgent action. pic.twitter.com/W8sWYOsatk
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