(1. For )                         (2. Again we pray for )

Our suffering brethren and those who in the name of Christ

are persecuted, harassed, tortured & murdered in

[ Syria, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Pakistan, Nigeria, Sudan & throughout the world, ]

& for the salvation and preservation of their lives & their holy places

& especially for St Catherines MOnastery, Metropolitan Paul & Mar Gregorios & Archbishop Jovan & the priest Joseph & his flock

 

(1. For )                         (2. Again we pray to the Lord our God for)

All those who suffer from acts of war, especially for the victims and all those involved in the struggle in  

[Syria, Iraq, Gaza, Ukraine & throughout the world ]

& for His peace & mercy in the midst of the great suffering that people are now inflicting on each other, & that He would accept the prayers of  His Church, so that by His goodness peace may return to all peoples

(1. That the )                 (2. Again we pray that the)

Lord our God will grant repentance, & enlighten the minds & hearts of those who commit injustice against their neighbors, whether by causing sorrow to orphans or spilling innocent blood or by returning hatred for hatred, & illumine their souls with the light of love even towards their enemies

 (1. Let us pray to the Lord)  (2. ).

 

Use these in ectenias in Liturgy, Vespers, Matins & Molebens, AND AT HOME (when used at home, they can be modified a little since, you are alone). Revise countries, and people commemorated as desired.

https://www.orthodox.net//services/ectenia-petitions-for-those-persecuted.html

https://www.orthodox.net//services/ectenia-petitions-for-those-persecuted.doc

https://www.orthodox.net//services/ectenia-petitions-for-those-persecuted.pdf