His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon Issues Call for Prayer for Middle East

SPRINGFIELD – VA: His Beatitude Metropolitan Tikhon of the Orthodox Church in America has issued a heartfelt call for prayer for peace in the Middle East. In light of the escalating conflict, the Metropolitan urged all clergy and faithful to remember the protective veil of the most holy Mother of God on this day.

“Let us pray to our most pure Lady with fervent supplications that the world might receive, through her, the peace from above,” the Metropolitan said. He emphasized the need for restraint, wisdom, healing, and reconciliation among all parties involved.

The Orthodox Church in America encourages its clergy and faithful to support International Orthodox Christian Charities in their efforts to provide emergency relief to those affected by the conflict in the Middle East.

Source:
OCP News Service