Thousands Dead and Injured in Morocco Earthquake... Religious Communities Offer Condolences and Support

Jogye Order, Catholic Church, and Hangyochong Issue Message... Korean Christian Federation Volunteer Corps Dispatched

Amid thousands of casualties caused by an unprecedented strong earthquake in Morocco, North Africa, the religious community continues to offer condolences and support.

The Korea Christian Federation (HanGyoChong), a Protestant united organization, announced that it is assessing the damage through local missionaries and, in cooperation with the government, plans to carry out humanitarian relief fundraising and support activities. HanGyoChong requested special prayers for Morocco from the Korean church through a pastoral letter. On the morning of the same day, five members of the Korea Christian Union Volunteer Corps were urgently dispatched to the site for relief activities.

On the 10th (local time), in a village near Amizmiz, Marrakech, Morocco, where an earthquake occurred, bereaved families are embracing each other, sharing their sorrow.
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The Jogye Order of Korean Buddhism issued a statement in the name of Chief Abbot Jinwoo. Jinwoo said, "We pray that the missing persons still trapped under the rubble will return safely. We offer our condolences to the victims who suddenly lost their lives and wish for the speedy recovery of the injured." He added, "Our order will strive to find relief and support measures through close cooperation with related domestic and international organizations so that the people of Morocco affected by the disaster can shake off their mental burdens and return to their daily lives."

The Catholic Church released a condolence statement in the name of Archbishop Jeong Sun-taek of the Seoul Archdiocese. Archbishop Jeong expressed, "We deeply mourn those suffering from the earthquake, the strongest in 120 years," and said, "We offer words of comfort to all who have lost their families and homes, and hope for a swift healing for those suffering from injuries."

He continued, "We pray that the souls of all the victims may rest in eternal peace," and stated, "All members of the Seoul Archdiocese will pray with the people of Morocco and do their best to find practical ways to help."

The Seoul Archdiocese announced that it plans to deliver emergency relief funds of $100,000 (approximately 130 million KRW) through the Hanmaeum Hanmom Movement Headquarters.

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