A bullet riddled building in Syria. New fighting has broken out in the city of Suwayda.
A bullet riddled building in Syria. New fighting has broken out in the city of Suwayda.
Aug. 21, 2025 | Syria

Pastor, Family Members Killed Amid Fighting

[12] prayers in [2] nations have been posted for violence to end in Syria.

Khaled Mezher, a pastor, and at least 12 members of his family were murdered during fighting between Druze militias and Islamic extremists battling for control of the city of Suwayda. The victims include his wife, children, his elderly parents, some of his siblings and their children. More than 250 people in the community have been killed in the fighting, and the number could be much higher. Pastor Mezher had been active in distributing aid in the city, and front-line workers report that his church will continue to receive VOM Action Packs. They are also helping the surviving family members. “Pray for violence to end there, as the civilian people of Suwayda, who are mourning their dead, do not have water or hospital services for the wounded,” said one front-line worker. “Let us continue to pray for his church, for comfort, peace and divine help during this difficult time.”

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  • Holy Father, bring relief in Syria. Stop the violence. Provide healthcare, clean water, food, safety, and support for those who have experienced trauma. In Jesus name
    Rachel Albro H - USA
  • What I pray for the violence to end in Syria. I pray that you would please take care of your people in these areas of the city where there is no water or medicine or anything else that they need at this time. Please comfort the family members and congregation of the pastor who was murdered along with his family. I ask this in Jesus name amen.
    Nancy G - USA
  • Dear God, as the front-line worker said, I pray for violence to end in Suwayda, and for the civilians who are mourning their dead to have water and hospital services for the wounded. Please comfort and strengthen Pastor Mezher's family and church, and bring peace and divine help during this difficult time. In Jesus' Name. Thank You God. Amen.
    Christienne D - USA
  • Father God, please end the violence for " the people of Suwayda, who are mourning their dead, do not have water or hospital services for the wounded," Comfort them, provide for them and bring them to You through Jesus Christ. Father, lifting up "Your church, for comfort, peace and Yourhelp during this difficult time." in the Name of Jesus Christ.
    Rebecca C - USA
  • Dear Lord,

    As stated, we pray for Khaled, a pastor, and at least twelve members of his family were murdered during fighting between Druze militias and Islamic extremists. They were providing for the community and delivering resources to survive. We pray for his church; for comfort, peace, and divine help during this difficult time.

    Amen!
    Chris R - USA
  • Lord, I continue to pray for the Druze. Thank you for their fierce independent spirit. Lead and guide Pastor Mezher and others as they minister to the hurting and wounded. Help the IDF to continue to provide protection and deterrence to the Islamists. Protect these people! Provide for needs. Let your gospel go forward throughout all Syria!
    Vi P - USA
  • Everlasting father we pray you bring peace to the land of Syria and end every violence within them. And we pray for the comfort of those who lost their loved ones and pastor Khaled Mezher comfort him and strengthen him in this hard times in Jesus name amen
    Great O - Nigeria
  • Oh Lord, Syria has had its share of death, destruction and violence. Please God, comfort those in Suwayda who have lost loved ones. Bring restoration, healing, health, provision and joy to the Syrian people. Let Your Name continue to be praised and glorified in Syria. Though it's difficult to see how any good can come, we stand on Your promises.
    Roberta V - USA
  • Lord bring peace to this community in Syria. May your heavenly forces defeat the Evil one in this community. Provide the health and food resources that the Syrian Christians need. Comfort these hurting Christians. In your name I pray.
    Leslie O - USA
  • Oh Father we pray for peace in Syria. Strengthen the government that it may be able to control the extremists and end the fighting between rival groups.
    Comfort the bereaved and supply what is needed to care for the wounded. Grant your children courage and strength in their trials.
    In Jesus name, Amen
    Lois Y - USA
  • Dear God & Father, I pray for believers in Syria, particularly the families of recently martyred believers: Protect, provide for, comfort, strengthen, encourage & guide them. May they stay strong & united in faith, hope & love, committed to Christ. Console the families; give them peace. Bring the attackers to repentance. End the violence. Amen.

    Lisa D - USA
  • Beloved Father: Thank You for the sacrifice of Pastor Mezher & his family who have passed into glory. Be with his remaining family & flock. Protect them from further violence & provide them with food, water, medicine, medical care, & shelter. Please bring the violence in Syria to an end for we pray in the Blessed & Holy Name of Our Lord Jesus Christ.
    Mario C - USA