Metropolitan JOSEPH's Encyclical on COVID-19

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Metropolitan JOSEPH has sent an encyclical on covid-19, which I received after sending my pastoral letter. Please click on the nearby image to read it.

His Eminence encourages us to pray fervently, which is so important. Below, please find a simple but comprehensive prayer, which was included in a recent email from Orthodox Christian Fellowship (OCF). I encourage you to add it to your daily prayers.

Yours in Christ,

Fr Jeremy

Prayer during the Threat of Coronavirus

“O God Almighty, Lord of heaven and earth, and of all creation visible and invisible, in thine ineffable goodness, look down upon us, thy people gathered in thy Holy Name. Be our helper and defender in this day of affliction. Thou knowest our weakness. Thou hearest our cry in repentance and contrition of heart. O Lord who lovest mankind, deliver us from the impending threat of the Coronavirus. Send thine angel to watch over us and protect us. Grant health and recovery to those suffering from this virus. Guide the hands of physicians and preserve those who are healthy. Enable us to continue to serve our suffering brothers and sisters in peace, that together we may glorify thy most honorable and majestic name, of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, now and ever and unto ages of ages.”