The Patriarch of the Maronite Church of Livan Mara Bashar Batros Ar-Ray said that the world needs bread, not weapons.
In his speech addressed to Lebanese on the occasion of Easter, the Patriarch expressed concern about current events in his country and the region.
He called for the cessation of military conflicts, as well as the production and trade of weapons.
“Let the war cease, let the production and trade of weapons cease. The world needs bread, not weapons. Let the bloodshed of innocent people stop,” said Patriarch Rai.