(Catholic World News) — The Patriarch of the Melkite Catholic Church, the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch, and the Syriac Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch issued a joint statement denouncing the “dangerous escalation of violence, brutality, and killings” in Syria, “resulting in attacks on innocent civilians, including women and children.”
“Homes have been violated, their sanctity disregarded, and properties looted—scenes that starkly reflect the immense suffering endured by the Syrian people,” the Patriarchs said, as they called for “an immediate end to these horrific acts,” “the swift creation of conditions conducive to achieving national reconciliation among the Syrian people,” and “an environment that facilitates the transition to a state that respects all its citizens and lays the foundation for a society based on equal citizenship and genuine partnership.”
The Patriarchs added that they “reaffirm the unity of Syrian territory and reject any attempts to divide it,” amid concerns that Israel, which invaded Syria in December, favors the division of the nation.
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