SALT LAKE CITY-Following Tuesday’s cataclysmic explosion at Beirut, the Middle East/North Africa Presidency of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints issued the following statement on behalf of the Lebanese capital city:
“On behalf of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, we extend our heartfelt sympathies to each person impacted by the explosion in Beirut on August 4, 2020. We grieve the loss of life and extend our sincere condolences to the families and friends of those who died. We pray that God will bless the injured and pour out peace and comfort on all who are mourning in Lebanon and around the world at this time.”
This letter was signed by Elder Anthony D. Perkins, Elder Randy D. Funk and Elder Jeffrey H. Singer.
The Salt Lake City-based faith has chapels in Beirut and Baouchriyeh, Lebanon.
