Icon of Christ's betrayal by Judas which is in the Church of Panagia Dexia, Thessaloniki, Greece
Prayer for Enemies
"Lord Jesus Christ, in Your great mercy You prayed for the forgiveness of those who crucified You, and You taught us to love our enemies and to pray for those who persecute us. Lord, I pray that You forgive those who treat me unjustly and speak out against me, and that You bless them and guide them according to your will. Take away any bitterness I may have in my heart against them. Lord, may Your forgiveness, goodness and love be revealed in all of us, to Your praise and glory. Amen."
from 'My Orthodox Prayer Book' published by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of North and South America, 1985
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