> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://uoj.news/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # Patr. Theophilos III Visits Injured Survivors After Leading Funeral for Nine Christians in Jordan - URL: https://uoj.news/news/patr-theophilos-iii-visits-victims-of-deadly-church-attack-in-jordan/ - Published: 2026-10-26T12:41:23.000Z - Updated: 2026-10-26T12:46:06.000Z - Description: Patr. Theophilos III visited injured survivors and led the funeral for nine Christians killed in the terrorist attack on a Greek Orthodox church in Jordan. - Author: Tobias Straney - Tags: #Category: News, Jordan, Jerusalem Patriarchate, Patriarch Theophilos III, Terrorist act, Terrorism, Violence towards Christians, Persecution of Christians, Middle East, Greek Orthodox Church **KARAK, JORDAN —** Patr. Theophilos III of Jerusalem [visited injured survivors](https://en.jerusalem-patriarchate.info/articles-speeches/his-beatitude-patriarch-theophilos-iii-visits-the-victims-of-the-terrorist-attack-in-karak/) of the October 23 terrorist attack on St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church on October 25, praying for their recovery and offering support to their families. Accompanied by Metr. Isychios, priests, and local dignitaries, the Patriarch visited Prince Ali bin Al-Hussein Military Hospital and the Italian Hospital, where the wounded are receiving treatment. During the visits, Patr. Theophilos prayed that the Lord would grant the injured healing, health, and strength. The attack claimed nine lives and left approximately 40 people wounded after three gunmen opened fire on mourners gathered for a funeral at the church in Hammoud village. [![](https://uoj.news/content/images/2026/10/gettyimages-2301101623.webp)On this topicBREAKING: Seven Killed, 34 Wounded in Attack on Greek Orthodox Church in Jordan](https://uoj.news/news/breaking-seven-killed-34-wounded-in-attack-on-greek-orthodox-church-in-jordan/) Earlier that day, Patr. Theophilos [presided over the funeral](https://www.facebook.com/Eastern.christians/posts/pfbid022H92FrqTp9rHX8VKMnUH3PdXotDgoVEUfQ6ACEg84PhX4bjwCcWeMU7oqZy8Ewb2l) for the nine Christians killed in the attack. Thousands gathered in Karak to mourn the victims, with people from different religious communities joining the grieving families in prayer and remembrance. The funeral was attended by members of the Jerusalem Patriarchate’s Brotherhood, local clergy, and Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa of the Latin Patriarchate. The victims’ coffins, draped in Jordanian flags, were carried through the crowds as mourners accompanied them to their final resting place. ![](https://uoj.news/content/images/2026/10/IMG_6570.jpg) ![](https://uoj.news/content/images/2026/10/861905393_1138455155198695_6086920231004062024_n.jpg) ![](https://uoj.news/content/images/2026/10/861364491_1418727153741175_7351336963972004381_n.jpg) ![](https://uoj.news/content/images/2026/10/867785969_3012871302387252_6471364157442864346_n.jpg) ![](https://uoj.news/content/images/2026/10/865657796_28391143037231944_7046683468040437855_n.jpg) ![](https://uoj.news/content/images/2026/10/IMG_6576.jpg) ![](https://uoj.news/content/images/2026/10/867223079_4177689085697404_6198476081956853456_n.jpg) ![](https://uoj.news/content/images/2026/10/861449719_1614545142855743_3016173440909537664_n.jpg) ![](https://uoj.news/content/images/2026/10/866596282_17991744732119275_8098508195225709171_n.jpg) ![](https://uoj.news/content/images/2026/10/IMG_6579.jpg) ![](https://uoj.news/content/images/2026/10/861564293_1306298108241465_8441551778273095474_n.jpg) ![](https://uoj.news/content/images/2026/10/865945021_2208285383373979_4233501249973733121_n.jpg) ![](https://uoj.news/content/images/2026/10/IMG_6573.jpg) ![](https://uoj.news/content/images/2026/10/IMG_6563.jpg) ![](https://uoj.news/content/images/2026/10/IMG_6565.jpg) ![](https://uoj.news/content/images/2026/10/IMG_6566.jpg) ![](https://uoj.news/content/images/2026/10/IMG_6567.jpg) ![](https://uoj.news/content/images/2026/10/IMG_6569.jpg) ![](https://uoj.news/content/images/2026/10/IMG_6572.jpg) ![](https://uoj.news/content/images/2026/10/IMG_6574.jpg) ![](https://uoj.news/content/images/2026/10/IMG_6575.jpg) ![](https://uoj.news/content/images/2026/10/IMG_6564.jpg) Photos: en.jerusalem-patriarchate.info and Eastern Christians / Facebook Following the service, members of Jordan’s royal family offered condolences to Patr. Theophilos and the bereaved families. Those present included Queen Rania Al Abdullah, Crown Prince Hussein bin Abdullah, Princess Salma bint Abdullah, and Prince Ghazi bin Muhammad. In a [video](https://www.facebook.com/reel/1445327298662168) from the aftermath of the attack, Queen Rania embraces and comforts the daughter of one of those killed. As the country mourns the nine dead, prayers continue for the repose of the departed, the recovery of the injured, and consolation for their families. The Patriarch’s hospital visits and the funeral brought religious leaders and members of the wider community together in support of those affected. Previously, the [UOJ reported](https://uoj.news/news/metr-saba-offers-condolences-after-attack-kills-eight-at-jordanian-church/) that Metr. Saba offered condolences after an attack killed eight at a Jordanian church.