The aftermath of earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria
The news out of Türkiye and Syria becomes more grim each day.
Church leaders' call for prayers, and appeal have been set up to offer relief. Below are just a few of the many churches offering assitance.
Salvation Army
“We pray for people who have lost loved ones, who are suffering, who are separated from family and are facing overwhelming loss,” ...“We will continue to pray for the people of these nations as they recover and rebuild, and we also pray for all those responding to this tragedy.” Salvation Army Territorial Leader, Commissioner, Miriam Gluyas.
Territorial Leader urges Salvos to pray for Turkey and Syria | Others - Fundraising appeal at end of article.
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia
“In these hours when our hearts are shaken by the images of destruction and unbearable pain in eastern Turkey and northern Syria, we have a duty to turn with fervent prayer to the All-Good God, asking him to grant His mercy to those affected by the deadly earthquake”. His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia.
Archbishop Makarios of Australia calls for fervent prayer for the earthquake victims of Turkey and Syria | Vema.com.au
Fundraising appeal : Fundraiser for the earthquake victims of Turkey and Syria, by the Holy Archdiocese of Australia | Orthodox Times.com
Catholic Church
“Let us not forget, let us pray and think what we can do for them.” “May the Lord open paths of peace and give those responsible the courage to walk them.” Pope Francis.
Pope asks for prayers and solidarity for quake victims in Turkey and Syria | Vatican News
Fundraising appeal - Caritas Australia
The World Council of Churches
“We convey our prayers to the victims and their families, as well as to the churches and local communities in Syria and in Turkey mobilizing their networks to help their sisters and brothers.” Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay, general secretary of the World Council of Churches.
Churches reach out with care and prayers in the wake of powerful earthquake in Turkey and Syria | World Council of Churches -Oikoumene.org
