Nine Martyred in Terrorist Attack on Jordan Orthodox Church
On 23 October 2026, gunmen opened fire at St. George's Greek Orthodox Church in Hamoud, Karak, Jordan, during a funeral service. Nine people were killed and dozens injured. The Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem condemned the attack, offered condolences to the bereaved families, and called the faithful to steadfast prayer. The post lists the names of those killed: Marwan Al-Khitan, Maheer Al-Zureiqat, Dr. Mohammed Al-Qusus, Bias Nayef Al-Halsa, Dr. Assem Radqan, Mazen Rasmi Al-Qusus, Dr. Khaled Al-Halsa, and Dr. Fadi Al-Halsa.
A quote from St. Justin Martyr accompanies the list: "You can kill us but you cannot do us any real harm." The text ends with prayers for the departed, comfort for the grieving, healing for the wounded, and strength for the Orthodox faithful in Jordan.
Main points
- Attack occurred during a funeral at St. George's Greek Orthodox Church in Hamoud, Karak, Jordan
- Nine killed and dozens injured on 23 October 2026
- Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem condemned the violence and called for prayer
- Eight names of the martyred are listed, with a quote from St. Justin Martyr
- Text concludes with prayers for the dead, the wounded, and the faithful in Jordan