Beneath your compassion, we take refuge,
Oh Virgin Theotokos.
Despise not our prayers in our needs,
But deliver us from dangers.
For you alone are pure, and blessed.

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Prayers for Ukraine and All Who are Victims of War
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Lord God, you are our loving Creator, merciful and gracious.  In your infinite love, you destined us for unity and harmony with all creation and in relationship with You, Our Almighty Father.  Yet we have fallen, not just in our original sin, but in the selfish ways we have forgotten and strayed from your eternal destiny for us.  We your repentant children turn to you with humble hearts.  We repent for the many ways we sow the elements of conflict and excuse the harm we inflict upon one another.   We seek your intercession and protection especially now, for victims of war, of those in Ukraine and elsewhere, suffering the effects of division and senseless hatred.  We pray for all, who in this time, are enduring ever-present threats to their safety and well-being, yet remain unwavering in faith and hope.  We pray for all who live your Truth.  We pray to shield all from physical and spiritual danger, especially that which comes from the great divider, the source of all evil.

Most Holy Trinity, we pray for the conversion of hardened hearts: of those who have no mercy or light within themselves; those who distort your teachings and laws for their own desires.   We know that in faith, nothing is impossible.  May the silent voices and prayers of the innocent be heard above all chaos.

God of all creation, you reign in sovereignty over all people. We pray that leaders of all nations exercise wisdom and prudence in their decisions and actions.  We pray that both their intellect and consciences may be directed towards peace, protecting and valuing all life, supporting freedom, human dignity, and not towards personal gain or prestige.  We pray for an end to war and all conflicts caused by greed, envy, and pride, all of which permeates the minds of those who deceive themselves by their own lies.

Lord, you commanded us to follow the greatest of all commandments, that we are to love one another.  We offer ourselves in prayer, fasting, and charity for victims of war and aggression.  Our hearts are broken for people everywhere suffering injustices and persecution.

We pray in intention for every soul, and for the sake of all humanity,  in obedience and love to do your Holy Will.

May Our Most Blessed Theotokos, Our Mother of God, spread her mantle of protection over all her faithful children.  May Mary’s Immaculate Heart guard the hearts of all who assist and persevere in every manner in the battle against the ultimate enemy whose aim is the ruin of souls.  May St. Michael, glorious prince of the heavenly hosts, be the defense of all good people against the wickedness and snares of the devil.  Lord, may all people who live in Truth find rest and comfort in Your promises.

We offer these prayers in your holy name, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Amen.