By Metropolitan Chrysostomos of Mani
Lord our God, the All-Wise, the Almighty, and the Most Merciful, we beseech You and implore You, we who are sinful and unworthy servants of Yours: listen to the voice of our supplication at this hour and cease the raging war in the fields, villages, towns, and cities of Ukraine. Look down from heaven, O Lord, and behold the pain and sorrow of Your creatures, the tears in their eyes, the turmoil of their souls, as well as this death among them.
You know that iniquities and sins have overwhelmed our heads; therefore, be gracious, grant hope and strength. Enlighten the minds and direct those in authority to know themselves and do Your holy will, for "blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God." Send angels from Your holy dwelling place as guardians over all who have fled to a foreign land from the conflict, and grant them patience and consolation.
Yes, O reconciling and philanthropic Lord, grant Your good gifts, peace and harmony, justice and a calm and tranquil life to all our brethren who are dreadfully tested by the war.
For You are our God, who shows mercy and saves, and we ascribe to You glory, to the Father and to the Son and to the Holy Spirit, now and ever, and unto ages of ages. Amen.
Source: Composed in 2022. Translated by John Sanidopoulos.
