Patriarch John X Extends Condolences to the Russian Patriarch for the Victims of the Moscow Attack

His Beatitude Patriarch John X sent a letter of condolence to His Holiness Kirill, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, expressing the condolences of the Antiochian Church for the victims of yesterday’s attack targeting Moscow. The letter reads:

“At the beginning of the holy Lenten season, the season of sacred mercy, we write to you, seeking the Lord of mercies to bestow mercy upon His world.

We address you with our letter to express our deep sorrow, heartfelt solidarity, and sincere condolences for the victims of the terrorist attack that targeted Moscow last night. We pray to the Lord God to preserve you in goodness and peace and to protect the Russian Church and people from all harm.

We pray and beseech Christ our God to have mercy on the souls of those who passed away, to heal the wounded, and to comfort your hearts and the hearts of the victims’ families, for from Him comes all mercy, comfort, and consolation.”