Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe and other faith leaders led a virtual interfaith vigil on March 10 to pray for peace in the Middle East as armed conflict continues throughout the region.
Six hundred thirty people joined the vigil, which was held in response to the United States and Israel launching a series of attacks on Iran on Feb. 28. Iran responded by launching counterattacks throughout the Middle East.
“United by our hope for peace and our love for God’s people who are suffering in the midst of war in the Middle East, we gather to pray for those who have died and for the vulnerable ones who are bearing the greatest share of suffering. …We pray for those serving in the militaries of all the countries now at war. We pray especially for the children,” Rowe said during the vigil. “Let us pray, eternal God … spread abroad your spirit, that all peoples may be gathered under the banner of the Prince of Peace as children of one father, to whom be dominion and glory, now and forever.” To read more, click here
