Greek Catholic Archdiocese Denounces Settler Intrusion at Iqrit Church
Translated & summarized from Arab48 by baba
The Greek Catholic Archdiocese of Acre, Haifa, Nazareth, and all of Galilee condemned settlers for intruding into the Iqrit church courtyard on October 15. The archdiocese called for an investigation and accountability for the perpetrators. It affirmed solidarity with Iqrit residents and stressed the unity of the church in defending holy sites and rights.
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- The Greek Catholic Archdiocese condemned settler intrusion at Iqrit church on October 15.
- The archdiocese called for authorities to investigate and hold perpetrators accountable.
- The incident is described as a violation of the holy site and believers' feelings.
- The archdiocese expressed concern over repeated encroachments on religious sites and properties.
- The archdiocese affirmed solidarity with Iqrit residents and their priest, Father Suhail Khoury.
The Greek Catholic Archdiocese of Acre, Haifa, Nazareth, and all of Galilee has strongly condemned an intrusion into the courtyard of the Iqrit church on October 15. The archdiocese stated that the incident violated the sanctity of the holy site and the feelings of believers. It expressed concern over repeated encroachments on churches, holy sites, lands, homes, and properties in various areas.
In a statement released on Monday, the archdiocese called on "the relevant authorities to seriously investigate these incidents, hold the perpetrators accountable, and ensure the protection of holy sites, citizens' rights, and their properties." The statement emphasized the archdiocese's "full solidarity with the residents of Iqrit and their parish priest, Father Suhail Khoury." It stressed that the church, with all its denominations and believers, is one indivisible body, and any attack on one church is an attack on the entire church.
The statement, issued by the chancery of the Greek Catholic Archdiocese in Haifa, concluded: "Our unity and solidarity are our strength in defending our holy sites, our land, and the dignity of our people, and in our steadfast adherence to truth, justice, and peace."
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