over the weekend, the world once again witnessed a shocking act of terrorism committed against innocent civilians in Syria. Those who attended Sunday mass at the Mar Elias Church were not combatants. They were members of the community who sought to live in peace and rebuild from war. They were members of our community who had endured unimaginable suffering and faced an uncertain future with faith and hope. In the shadow of relentless terror and violence, it takes enormous courage to do many of the things that we take for granted. We can take inspiration from those who face down the cowardly perpetrators of destruction with faith and hope as they work to rebuild their nation. I join the Greater Lehigh Valley Syrian community in praying for the victims of this attack and for peace to return to Syria. May God bless all of those who stand up in the face of terror and violence.
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Addressing a recent act of terrorism in Syria and expressing solidarity with the victims.
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