11 October 2023 

The Episcopal Church in Maine joins our voice with people of other faiths, and no faiths, to lament and denounce the violence in the Holy Land.

• We condemn Hamas’s heinous attack against Israel and innocent civilians 
• We pray for an end to this senseless and inhumane violence
• We pray for leaders throughout the world to work together so that there is peace between Israel and Palestine

Because of the Prince of Peace, I am faithfully yours,

A Prayer from the Archbishop of Jerusalem: Hosam Naoum

O God of all justice and peace we cry out to you in the midst of the pain and trauma of violence and fear which prevails in the Holy Land.

Be with those who need you in these days of suffering; we pray for people of all faiths - Jews, Muslims and Christians and for all people of the land. 

While we pray to you, O Lord, for an end to violence and the establishment of peace, we also call for you to bring justice and equity to the peoples. Guide us into your kingdom where all people are treated with dignity and honour as your children for, to all of us, you are our Heavenly Father. 

In Jesus’ name we pray. 

Amen.