Praying for Peace in the Middle East on International Peace Day

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Children playing in the rubble in Gaza. Credit: Mohammed Ibrahim on Unsplash

Tomorrow, Sunday 21 September, is the UN’s International Day of Peace. We will be joining thousands of Christians across the country as part of a day of prayer for peace in the Middle East.

Supporting this effort, the Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem, Dr Hosam Naoum, has written a prayer which Revd Emma will read out. It prays for an immediate end to the war, the release of all hostages, help for those suffering hunger and starvation in Gaza and beyond, and the resumption of negotiations for a just and lasting peace (full text below).

A Prayer for the Holy Land
Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread which gives life to the world: In your mercy, provide for all those in Gaza and beyond who suffer from hunger and starvation, that they may be given both physical bread to nourish their bodies and heavenly bread to sustain their souls. By the power of your Spirit, bring a speedy end to this cruel war, the release of all captives, care for the sick and wounded, comfort for those who have lost loved-ones, and the opening of a pathway for a just and lasting peace here in the very homeland where your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, ministered during his earthly life; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
Amen.
The Most Reverend Dr Hosam E. Naoum, Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem
August, 2025

Archbishop Hosam Naoum

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