Greek Orthodox priest injured in Israeli airstrike

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A recent Israeli attack on Lebanon’s south has resulted in a mass of Christian casualties with some fatalities and many injured.

Among the injured was Fr Gregorius Saloum, parish priest at Saint George Orthodox Church in Ibl al-Saqi, along with his family. His home, located on al-Sagi hill, appeared to have been hit by several airstrikes.

Despite reports Fr Gregorius had died, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Tyre, Sidon and Dependencies clarified this morning that he is in fact “fine” in hospital, with little detail regarding his condition or that of his family.

“The Archdiocese confirms that Father Salloum is fine and asks for the prayers of the faithful for his speedy recovery,” the Facebook post read.

The incident marks a string of fatal attacks on Lebanon soil with Kfour, a Christian village near Nabatieh, recently hit by Israeli fire and the village of Aïn el-Delb, near Sidon, hit by Israeli planes.

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