Mideast governments condemn Syria church bombing as death toll jumps to 25
Monday, 23 June 2025 () A devastating attack on the Mar Elias Greek Orthodox church near Damascus has claimed 25 lives and injured 63, marking a rare incident of its kind in Syria. During a Divine Liturgy, a gunman opened fire and detonated an explosive vest. The Syrian Interior Minister has pointed blame towards the Islamic State group.
The death toll from Sunday's suicide bombing at a Greek Orthodox church in Damascus has climbed to 25, with 63 others wounded, Syria's Health Ministry confirmed... Upworthy