[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 69 (Wednesday, April 27, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H4518]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                                 PRAYER

  The Chaplain, the Reverend Margaret Grun Kibben, offered the 
following prayer:
  Almighty God, again we lift up our prayers to You on behalf of the 
people of Ukraine. After one of the holiest weeks in the Orthodox 
Church, though they were once companions in belief, with whom sweet 
fellowship was possible in the House of God, the wicked have sown 
confusion. The evil continue to spread threats and lies.
  We appeal to You to speak into both sides of the conflict. Judge the 
betrayal of brothers in faith and enlighten them to Your truth. Allow 
those who have remained faithful to Your will, who live according to 
the loving example You have shown us, who adhere to Your word, to have 
their voices heard above the fray of falsehood and propaganda.
  In Your infinite mercy, answer the voices who cry out to You in 
distress. Bring redemption to the innocent from the horror besieging 
them. Give refuge to those who ardently defend their cities from the 
unthinkable violence and strife.
  Holy God, comfort those whose hearts are anguished. Calm those who 
are beset with fear and trembling. For in You, our Lord, is our only 
hope. We pray to You for Ukraine's deliverance.
  In the strength of Your name we pray.
  Amen.

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