A suicide bombing at a Greek Orthodox church in Damascus on Sunday left at least 20 people dead and 52 others injured, according to Syria’s Health Ministry.

The horrific attack targeted Mar Elias Church in the Dweilaa area during a gathering of worshippers. Syria’s Ministry of Interior confirmed that the attack was carried out by a suicide bomber affiliated with the terrorist organization ISIS.

The assailant reportedly opened fire on the congregation before detonating an explosive vest, causing mass casualties and widespread panic

Strongly condemn this cowardly act by targeting innocent people praying to God !!

God’s house should never be targeted.

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My thoughts and payers with the victims of Mar Elias Church in Syria today. pic.twitter.com/G1F0EZYgaI

— حسن سجواني 🇦🇪 Hassan Sajwani (@HSajwanization) June 22, 2025

In response, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Ministry released a statement strongly condemning the brutal attack

#Statement | The Foreign Ministry expresses Saudi Arabia’s condemnation of the terrorist attack that took place at a church in the Dweilaa area in #Damascus, which resulted in the deaths of tens and the injury of many others. pic.twitter.com/hWPpBH1dBH

— Foreign Ministry 🇸🇦 (@KSAmofaEN) June 22, 2025

The Kingdom reaffirmed its firm stance against all forms of terrorism and extremism, and rejected any actions that threaten the safety and stability of communities. The Foreign Ministry also expressed heartfelt condolences to the victims and their families, wishing a swift recovery to those injured in the attack.