Condolences of Patriarchal Exarch of South-East Asia to the Minister of Religious Affairs of Indonesia Yaqut Cholil Qoumas in connection with devastating earthquake in Indonesian district of Cianjur

The Patriarchal Exarch of South-East Asia expressed his condolences in connection with the consequences of the devastating earthquake in the Indonesian district of Cianjur which killed over 250 people and injured about 400.

To the Minister of Religious Affairs of Indonesia Yaqut Cholil Qoumas

Dear Yaqut Cholil Qoumas!

I deeply mourn the devastating earthquake that occurred in Cianjur, as a result of which hundreds of people died, including children, many were injured and left homeless.

I sincerely sympathize with all the people of Indonesia, especially those who lost their relatives and friends in this tragedy. Together with the clergy and laity of the Indonesian parishes of the Patriarchal Exarchate of South-East Asia, I raise fervent prayers for consolation and strength to all those affected, for the speedy healing of those whose lives doctors are now fighting for, and also for the elimination of the consequences of this natural disaster.

With deepest condolences,

Metropolitan of Singapore

and South-East Asia,

Patriarchal Exarch of

South-East Asia