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Prayer for our "enemies".translated

July 16, 2026 · 1 min read

In the cavernous Holy Pilgrimage Church of Genesios Timiou Prodromos (Damialis), according to tradition a building of St. John the Stranger (10th century) where, according to the liturgical program of the holy pilgrimage, Divine Liturgies and Holy Supplications are held every month, with the commemoration of all the names that the numerous pilgrims record during their pilgrimage, the Hon. Metropolitan of Kissamos and Selinos Mr. Amfilochios performed the Holy Supplication of the Holy Predomo. At the end of the Holy Prayer Rev. Pastor Mr. Amfilochios referred to one of the requests "for health" that had been registered during the pilgrimage in the month of July.

Therefore, in this, which is written in the English language, the applicant begged God to keep his family in Lebanon "safe and grant peace" "..keep them safe. Make peace". The next sentence of the petition was prayer for "enemies." He writes: "Help us to love our enemies, our brothers and sisters". 'Help us to love our enemies, our brothers and sisters'. Another sentence follows, 'Help us to get through these difficult times', ending in thanksgiving...

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