Maronite Patriarchate condemns the killing of Father Samir Dau

Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros al-Rahi issued a statement on October 30, 2026, condemning the killing of Father Samir Dau from the Maronite Diocese of Jbeil. The Patriarch described the death of the priest as a heinous crime.

The Patriarch offered condolences to Bishop Michel Aoun, the Maronite Bishop of Jbeil, as well as to the priests of the diocese, the parishioners Father Dau served, and his family.

The statement called on security and judicial authorities to conduct serious and firm investigations to uncover the circumstances of the crime, identify those responsible, and bring them to justice.