Metropolitan Hilarion sends condolences over the tragedy in Saint-Etienne-Du-Rouvray

Source: DECR

Natalya Mihailova | 27 July 2016

In a message to the Archbishop of Rouen Dominique Lebrun, Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk, head of the Moscow Patriarchate’s department for external church relations, expressed condolences over the death of Catholic priest Jacques Hamal in the hands of terrorists at the church of Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray in northern France.

Metropolitan Hilarion sends condolences over the tragedy in Saint-Etienne-Du-Rouvray

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To the Most Rev. Dominique Lebrun

Archbishop of Rouen

Your Eminence,

Please accept my sincere condolences over the murder of the Rev. Jacque Hamal by terrorist in the church of Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray.

At such moments it is especially important to remember the words of our Saviour addressed to the apostles and through them to all Christians, ‘In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.’ (Jn. 16:33). Terrorist, however much they may want it, will never reach the desired goal since the ultimate victory belongs to the Lord Who said, ‘It is mine to avenge; I will repay’ (Rom. 12:19).

I pray to All-merciful God for the repose of the soul of the slain pastor, for the good health and well-being of all who have survived this tragedy. Kindly convey the words of support to the spiritual children of Father Jacques and his loved ones.

With love in the Lord,

Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk

Chairman of the Department for External Church Relations

Moscow Patriarchate

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