Pray for the People of the Holy Land
God of peace, we pray for the people of the Holy Land in these perilous and dangerous times. For all who are fearful for the safety of their loved ones and themselves, we pray that the assurance of unfailing love, even in the midst of danger, settles upon them. Shelter them from despair and protect them from harm. For all who are wounded, we pray they find healing. For all who have died, we pray they find rest. For all who grieve, we pray they find comfort. For leaders on all sides, we pray for a renewed will to lay down arms and for the conviction to embrace a path of reconciliation and peace that preserves the rights and dignity of all your children. God of mercy, help us to remember there is no border that can separate us from your great love. God of justice, we pray with hopeful hearts that your beloved children of the Holy Land will be spared a future of unrest and that a recognition of the humanity of all people will prevail. We ask all this in the name of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord. Amen. Adapted from the American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem
Statements and Resources
- Statement from Churches for Middle East Peace, of which The Episcopal Church is a member
- Churches for Middle East Peace weekly Zoom briefing
- Statement from leaders of churches in Jerusalem
- Episcopal News Service article: “Christian leaders call for end to violence after Hamas’ attack ignites new war with Israel”
- Facebook page for Archbishop Hosam Naoum of the Anglican province of Jerusalem and the Middle East
- Facebook page for American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem
- “A Litany for the Restoration of Peace in the Holy Land”—American Friends of the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem
- Bishop Deon K. Johnson’s prayer for peace