Father Gregory Salloum was a Greek Orthodox priest in the village of Ibl Al Saqi, a town in the Marjeyoun district in Southern Lebanon. The town has a population of roughly 85,000 and is in close proximity to the Israeli occupied Golan Heights.

On September 30th, 2024, Israel launched a large-scale strike accompanied by a minor ground incursion into Lebanese territory. It has been reported that one of the missile strikes seriously injured Fr. Gregory and his family. He has since been reported dead as a result of his injuries.

We pray for peace in the region and for the consolation of his family. Fr. Gregory and his family were not Hezbollah militants – they were nonviolent Christians who did not deserve to die at the hands of Zionist aggression.

KTE extends its prayers and condolences to the grieving family and community. We condemn, in the harshest terms possible, the actions of the state of Israel.

May Fr. Gregory be glorified in heaven and may his memory be eternal.