Praying for peace in Ukraine
On 24 February 2022, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine began. The people of Ukraine continue to need our prayers and we especially hold our chaplaincy in Kyiv in our thoughts and prayers.
We invite churches and individuals to use and share the prayers on this page as part of your own services and as individuals.
Please also watch the videos on our You Tube:
Let us join together in prayer
The Lord's Prayer in Ukrainian
Bishop Robert prays for Ukraine
Upon news of the conflict breaking out in Ukraine, Bishop Robert prayed for people affected, particularly our worshipping community in Kyiv.
God of strength and peace
Send your blessing on the people of Ukraine.
Sustain them in their struggles,
hold them in their fear,
protect them from all danger
and be for them to hope they desire.
For Jesus Christ sake.
Amen.
A prayer for blessing on the people of Ukraine
God of peace and justice,
send your blessing on the people of Ukraine and Russia.
Sustain them in their courage,
hold them in their fear,
protect them from all danger
and be for them the hope they desire;
for Jesus Christ’s sake.
Amen
Prayer by Ukrainian Refugee, Nataliya Yesaulenko, published in February 2024.
A prayer for the Ukraine crisis
Lord God of hosts,
we pray for those who choose war this day,
taking the blood of others.
You set before us the day
when swords will be turned into ploughshares,
so direct the leaders of the world
to seek the peace and courage
of the one who made peace,
not by blood taken, but by blood given,
our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
Amen.
A prayer for wisdom and reconciliation (Churches Together)
Change the hearts of those set on violence
Fill leaders with the wisdom that leads to peace.
Kindle again in us a love of our neighbour,
And a passion for justice to prevail
and a renewed recognition that we all play a part in peace.
Creator of all hear our prayer
And bring us peace and make us whole.
Amen.
