Greek Orthodox Patriarch tells 'Post' 'minority group of radicals' conducted Jordan attack

Greek Orthodox Patriarch Theophilos III told The Jerusalem Post that the terror attack on a church in Jordan was carried out by a minority group of radicals. He met with King Abdullah II and praised Jordanian unity against extremism.

Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem Theophilos III told The Jerusalem Post that the terror attack on the Church of Saint George in Hammoud, Jordan, last week was carried out by a minority group of radicals. The attack on Friday killed nine churchgoers and wounded around 40. Theophilos III said he met with Jordanian King Abdullah II and the royal family, who offered condolences and support. He stated that the attack strengthened the bonds of all Jordanians and that Jordanian society is united against radicalism. The article also notes a viral video of an interaction between a Christian woman and Jordan's minister of religious endowments, and cites a report by Open Doors US on discrimination against Christians in Jordan.