A LITANY FOR PEACE, REPENTANCE, AND THE SUFFERING CHURCH IN THE LANDS OF THE APOSTLES
“Christ Weeping Over Jerusalem,” by William Hole, 1907, Scottish National Trust A Lenten Service of Intercession and Remembrance in a Time of War in the Middle East ✠ THE ORDER FOR A LITANY IN TIME OF WAR AND TRIAL ✠ Opening Sentences Officiant: The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. (Psalm 34:18) Officiant: Let us humble ourselves before Almighty God, seeking His mercy for the world, His comfort for the afflicted, and His peace among the nations. All kneel. Officiant: O Lord, open Thou our lips. People: And our mouth shall show forth Thy praise. Officiant: Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Ghost; People: As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen. ✠ THE TRISAGION ✠ All: Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, Have mercy upon us. Officiant: Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, Have mercy upon us. All: Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, Have mercy upon us. ✠ APPOI...
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