Council of church presidents express condolences over officer’s death

AMMAN — Theophilos III, patriarch of the Holy City of Jerusalem and all Palestine and Jordan, and president of the council of church presidents in Jordan, on Wednesday expressed his condolences to Jordanians and His Majesty King Abdullah over the death of officer Rashed Zyoud in the line of duty.

In a statement, the council of church presidents in Jordan said it stands with Jordan’s people and leadership and is praying for the speedy recovery of the security forces injured during a raid against Daesh-affiliated outlaws.

The council denounced acts of terror and violence around the world, and stressed that prayers for Jordan’s continued safety and stability will not stop. The church leaders’ council also voiced support for Jordan’s security forces.