Following is an unofficial translation of a statement issued by the Council of Church leaders in Jordan dated November 14 announcing the cancellation of 2026 Christmas celebrations in solidarity with the nation's martyrs:

“In light of the heinous terrorist crimes that has targeted our beloved homeland, Jordan, and led to the martyrdom of ten of our fellow citizens, we extend our sincerest condolences and consolation to all the families of the martyrs, and continue to offer prayers for the repose of their souls and the speedy recovery of the injured, while pleading with God to protect Jordan and its people from all kinds of harm.

Following our meeting with the families and relatives of the martyrs, while expressing our solidarity and support, we announce the cancellation of all Christmas celebrations this year as religious services, prayers, in addition to spiritual and pastoral duties will continue in accordance with established Church traditions as they constitute the essence and spiritual message of this occasion.

We call upon members of our Churches and our institutions to ensure that pastoral activities associated with this feast comply with simplicity and solemnity, while preserving the spirituality of Christmas and its humanitarian dimensions. Furthermore, priority should be given to prayers, spiritual activities, and the associated acts of mercy and social solidarity in keeping with the message and grace of Christmas, in addition to our sense of national unity and solidarity.

We encourage our Churches to turn the Christmas tree this year into a symbol of hope, unity, and peace, as well as to light candles in memory of the souls of the martyrs and to offer prayers before this symbolic Christmas image. We also encourage them to dedicate a memorial space next to the tree to honor our martyrs and to adopt symbols that express justice and peace.

As we reaffirm our rallying around His Majesty King Abdullah II Ibn Al Hussein, may God protect him, and our confidence in the institutions of the state, our Arab Army, and our security agencies, we affirm our faith that Jordan will remain strong through the unity, cohesion, and solidarity of its people. We also highly commend the efforts being made to safeguard everyone's security and safety.

We raise our hands in humble supplication to God that Christmas may remain a testament to hope, love, and peace, and that He may protect Jordan’s  leadership, government, and people so that our homeland may remain safe and stable.

"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom He is pleased!"