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At least 23 people are killed, including the perpetrator, and 63 others are injured when at least one alleged

Mar Elias Church attack — At least 23 people are killed, including the perpetrator, and 63 others are injured when at least one alleged Islamic State suicide attacker opens fire and detonates an explosive d

Published June 22, 2025· Updated October 28, 2026·1 min read

Context: Mar Elias Church attack.

At least 23 people are killed, including the perpetrator, and 63 others are injured when at least one alleged Islamic State suicide attacker opens fire and detonates an explosive device inside the Mar Elias Church in Damascus, Syria. [https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/article/suicide-bomber-strikes-syrian-church-near-damascus-during-mass/ (CTV News)] [https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/06/22/syria-church-attack-damascus-mass/55765d8a-4f88-11f0-baaa-ba1025f321a8_story.html ( The Washington Post )]

Event summary via Wikipedia Current Events (2025-06-22).