Lebanese Patriarch Moran Mor Bechara Boutros al-Rahi condemned Saturday the terrorist attack on Rawda mosque in North Sinai, that left hundreds of innocent worshipers dead and injured as they were performing Friday prayers.

"I would like to express deep sympathy, solidarity and strong condemnation of the terrorist attack that hit the Rawda mosque, and express my deepest sorrow for the loss of more than 300 martyrs and dozens of wounded," the Patriarch said.

"We extend our heartfelt condolences to the victims' families, to President Abdel Fattah El Sisi, and to all the Egyptian people, supporting them in their efforts to combat terrorism and terrorist groups," he added.

The Patriarch called on the United Nations to intervene with countries that support terrorism to put an end to their horrific acts, deeming it "not permissible for an innocent human being to be subjected to any terrorist attack."

"This is unacceptable and a disgrace to the century" said the Patriarch.

Source : Mena