The death toll from a suicide bombing at the Mar Elias Church in the Dweila neighbourhood of Damascus on Sunday has risen to 25, Syria's state news agency SANA reported on Monday citing the country's health ministry.

The death toll from an attack on a church in Syria has jumped to 25, state media say. DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — The death toll from an attack on a church in Syria has gone up to 25, state media said Monday.

Blast in Dweil’a on the outskirts of Syria’s capital was carried out as people were praying inside the Mar Elias Church.