LATIN PATRIARCH OF JERUSALEM
LETTER TO THE AMERICAN BISHOPS FROM
Rev. MICHEL SABBAH
Jerusalem, September 11th 2001
"Your Eminence and dear Brother,
I would like to express to your Eminence and to the Church of America and the
entire American people our solidarity and condolence for the terrible events
which took place today in the USA.
We are with you in prayer and feelings. The Church of the Holy Land prays
with you and asks God to give you all His divine comfort and hope in these
difficult moments.
The Christian Communities in Jerusalem and the whole Palestinian people stand
with you in these moments and share with you the sadness for the loss of
innocent brothers and sisters in humanity and faith
We condemn these horrifying crimes and we are shocked and deeply saddened
when we watched the extent of the catastrophe inflected upon the innocent
people, which was caused by horrible acts of terrorism. It is unimaginable to
see how catastrophic the extent of terrorism could reach.
Let us work together for a better world as we begin the 3rd millennium after
the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ the Prince of Peace.
Please extend our deep and heartfelt solidarity with all the families and
relatives of all the victims of these events. May the Lord give them strength
and patience.
With our sincere and fraternal prayers and feelings.
+ Michel Sabbah
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem"