The aftermath of a deadly June 22 attack on a Syrian church during services.
The aftermath of a deadly June 22 attack on a Syrian church during services.
Jul. 17, 2025 | Syria

"A Nightmare Come True"

[14] prayers in [5] nations have been posted for Syrian Christians.

On Sunday evening, June 22, 2025, a suicide bomber entered the Greek Orthodox Church of St. Elias in Damascus during a service, started shooting, and detonated an explosive belt. The explosion killed at least 20 and seriously injured more than 50 others. Syrian Christians say it is the most violent attack on a Syrian church in recent years, and local officials say the attacker was affiliated with the self-proclaimed Islamic State (ISIS). “Since the attack, fear and anxiety have spread quickly among Christian communities, especially as threatening messages against other churches and leaders started circulating on social media,” a front-line worker said. “For many believers, it felt like a nightmare come true.” He and other Syrian ministers request prayer for those who have lost loved ones and are injured, for wisdom for church leaders, and for the new government to provide justice and protection for Syrian Christians.

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  • Tell them not to persecute Christians. Pray according to God's will. Amen!
    donghyeon k - Korea, South
  • Lord you know every heartbreak and hurt, life is hard, but you remain faithful and pick us up. As a westerner it's hard to imagine this type of persecution, but Christ unites us What a wonderful name. Be with the believers in Syria, strengthen, and comfort them. May your will be done. May his name be your strength. May God's peace & love be upon you Ps
    Shalisha K - Australia
  • Father, words can't describe how horrendous this report is. I pray that you would provide supernatural comfort and healing to all our brothers and sisters affected by this. Please give the church wisdom and peace in the midst of this. Please appoint just leaders and judges to protect them and bring justice for such horrible sin. Be close to them Lord.
    Aidan B - Canada
  • Dear God, I pray for healing for the injured. Please comfort those who have lost loved ones. I pray for Your compassion and grace for these people. I pray for wisdom for the leadership and for justice and protection for these communities. Please draw near to this church and with these communities and bring them peace. In Jesus's name, Amen.
    Rae M - USA
  • Oh, Padre, manifiestate en misericordia, clamamos en esta hora, por todos Tus hijos en Siria, por el dolor grande de ver tanta destruccion y amenaza. Ves que hay miedo y ansiedad, asi como incertidumbre ante lo que puede venir. Pedimos especialmente por quienes han perdido seres queridos, sabiduria para los lideres y que haya justicia del gobierno.
    Gonzalo Felipe M - Chile
  • Father God, thank You that so many worshippers survived the attack. Please comfort and heal the grieving and wounded. Be close to them each moment of each day. I pray the Syrian government pursues justice for all Syrians. Please give Your people Your wisdom, power, and love in this situation. In Jesus' Name. Thank You. Amen
    Christienne D - USA
  • Oh Lord God, we hold up our Syrian brothers and sisters who have been through so much heartache and pain! Please Lord, comfort those who have lost their loved ones. Heal those have been injured in this bomb attack. Please provide Your leaders in Syria with wisdom and discernment. Let those responsible for this act be brought to justice.
    Roberta V - USA
  • Heavenly Father, please be with the Syrian Christians who are struggling during this time. Please help the families that lost loved ones to have comfort, and please heal the ones who got injured. Please give the church leaders wisdom in response to these threatening messages. I pray that these Christian's testimonies help bring many to salvation. Amen!
    Kyle L - USA
  • Father in Jesus name we pray for those who have lost loved ones that you'll grant them the fortitude to bear the loss:for those that are injured,we ask for comfort,emotional and physical healing , for wisdom for church leaders to navigate through this difficult period , and for the new government to provide justice and protection for Syrian Christians.
    Michael O - USA
  • Father God our hearts are shocked and saddened by this flagrant act of violence against your children. Bring heavenly comfort and courage to all believers in Syria, especially to those who have lost loved ones.
    Strengthen the new government of Syria that it may be able to eradicate ISIS.
    In Jesus name, Amen.
    Lois Y - USA
  • Dear Lord,

    We request prayer for those who have lost loved ones and are injured, for wisdom for church leaders, and for the new government to provide justice and protection for Syrian Christians. We trust in You, and know You will enrich their faith, and bring more to Christ.

    Amen!
    Chris R - USA
  • Gracious Savior, our hearts break for our brothers and sisters in Syria. This is a nightmare, and if not for your redeeming love, evil would triumph. But we know your victory still stands, and we pray for those who are grieving and scared. Let your Gospel message of peace and hope fill them. In Jesus' name, Amen.
    Ryan M - USA
  • Beloved Father: Please comfort our brethren who have lost loved ones in this vicious attack. Please mightily heal our injured brethren. Please place Your angels around our people to protect them from evil. Please may the new government act to restore the rule of law & punish the evildoers. Cause the persecutors to repent & turn to Jesus. In His Name.
    Mario C - USA
  • Good morning, ABBA Father! I ask that You bless, protect, lead, teach, and provide for Your sons and daughters in Syria! Use them mightily to share the gospel message there to genuine seekers, that all Syrians might come to know You as their Lord and Savior, Jesus, for it is in your all powerful and loving Name I pray! Amen!
    Michael V - USA