A Litany for Ukraine

During Lent, many Episcopalians pray The Great Litany. Here is 'a little litany,' which may be used in personal prayer, especially as an intercession for Ukraine. Adapted from the Prayer Book's Form V of the Prayers of the People. (The plural is not inappropriate for personal prayer, since Christian prayer is never truly a solitary endeavor, but is made in the company of saints and angels.)

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In peace, we pray to you, Lord, saying, “Kyrie eleison.”

For the holy Church of God, that it may be filled with truth and love, and be found without fault at the day of your coming, we pray to you, O Lord. Kyrie eleison.

 
For all who fear God and believe in you, Lord Christ, that our divisions may cease, and that all may be one as you and the Father are one, we pray to you, O Lord. Kyrie eleison.

 
For the peace of the world, that a spirit of respect and forbearance may grow among nations and peoples, we pray to you, O Lord. Kyrie eleison.

 
For those in positions of public trust, that they may serve justice, and promote the dignity and freedom of every person, we pray to you, O Lord. Kyrie eleison.

 
For members of the armed forces fighting to defend their homes and freedoms, that they may be kept secure in body, mind, and spirit, and given courage and a sense of your abiding presence, we pray to you, O Lord. Kyrie eleison.

 
For the poor, the persecuted, the sick, and all who suffer; for refugees, prisoners, and all who are in danger; that they may be relieved and protected, we pray to you, O Lord. Kyrie eleison.

 
For our enemies and those who wish us harm, and for all whom we have injured or offended, we pray to you, O Lord. Kyrie eleison.

 
For all who have commended themselves to our prayers; for our families, friends, and neighbors; for those near and far, and those even now beseeching our prayers; that being freed from anxiety, they may live in joy, peace, and health, we pray to you, O Lord. Kyrie eleison.

 
For the people of Ukraine, and for all people suffering the violence of war, we pray to you, O Lord. Kyrie eleison.

 
For all who have died in the communion of your Church, and those whose faith is known to you alone, that, with all the saints, they may have rest in that place where there is no pain or grief, but life eternal, we pray to you, O Lord. Kyrie eleison.

 
Rejoicing in the fellowship of the ever-blessed Virgin Mary and all the saints, we commend ourselves, and one another, and all our life to Christ our God.
To you, O Lord our God.

For yours is the majesty, O Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; yours is the kingdom and the power and the glory, now and ever and unto the ages of ages. Amen.