Greek Orthodox Church · church — Gaza City, gaza-city
One of world's oldest churches dating to 5th century. Named after Saint Porphyrius Bishop of Gaza 395-420 AD. Church compound struck 19 October 2023 killing 18 people including 10 from one family. Building in compound completely destroyed. About 500 people sheltering mostly Christians. Church building itself survived but severely damaged. Attacked again in 2024 with unexploded ordnance.
Missile hit Church of Saint Porphyrius compound but failed to explode averting loss of life among refugees still sheltering there. Second attack on church after October 2023 strike. Unexploded ordnance discovered on church grounds.
Israeli airstrike hit building in church compound where displaced people sheltering. Building completely collapsed. 18 killed including 10 from one family and several children. About 500 people sheltering in compound mostly Christians. Church building itself not directly hit but damaged.
📍 Church of Saint Porphyrius — Gaza City, gaza-city
Missile hit Church of Saint Porphyrius compound but failed to explode averting loss of life among refugees still sheltering there. Second attack on church after October 2023 strike. Unexploded ordnance discovered on church grounds.
📍 Church of Saint Porphyrius — Gaza City, gaza-city
Israeli airstrike hit building in church compound where displaced people sheltering. Building completely collapsed. 18 killed including 10 from one family and several children. About 500 people sheltering in compound mostly Christians. Church building itself not directly hit but damaged.