WCC news: WCC extends sympathy to people affected by wildfires in Greece

World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay extended sympathy to the region northeast of Athens, Greece, as hundreds of people have been told to evacuate while more than 600 firefighters try to save their homes and land.  Photo: Albin Hillert/Life on Earth 13 August 2024 “As thousands of residents are told to flee their homes, they fear for their lives, for their loved ones, and their future,” wrote Pillay. “I express sympathy and solidarity from all the churches in our worldwide fellowship.” He also expressed thanks and appreciation to all the firefighters and the many people reaching out to help their neighbors. “May God bless them with strength in this important mission,” he wrote. “We stand with you in prayer and support, and we pledge our continued best efforts in this existential test for all humanity.” Read the full letter See more

The World Council of Churches promotes Christian unity in faith, witness and service for a just and peaceful world. An ecumenical fellowship of churches founded in 1948, today the WCC brings together 352 Protestant, Orthodox, Anglican and other churches representing more than 580 million Christians in over 120 countries, and works cooperatively with the Roman Catholic Church. The WCC general secretary is Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay from the Uniting Presbyterian Church in Southern Africa. Media contact: +41 79 507 6363; www.oikoumene.org/press Our visiting address is: World Council of Churches 150 route de Ferney Geneve 2 1211 Switzerland