Printed on 19 September 2025
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The Moderator of the Normal Meeting of the Church of Scotland is looking us to affix her in a prayer for peace this Sunday 21 September as Church buildings world wide bear in mind all those that are struggling amid the horrors of armed battle. In doing so we can be becoming a member of different denominations and teams equivalent to Christian Support, and you may take part on-line utilizing #PrayForPeace. The prayer is adopted by a joint Church buildings’ assertion urging the UK Authorities to formally recognise the State of Palestine and to take motion to finish the lack of life and devasting influence of the conflict in Gaza.
Rt Rev Rosie Frew says:
“This Sunday is the UN’s Worldwide Day of Peace, a day when our ideas will inevitably flip to the Center East. Can I invite all these guiding worship to guide your congregations in an ecumenical prayer for peace written by Most Rev Archbishop Hosam Naoum, pastor to the Anglican communities in Jerusalem and the Center East.
“Archbishop Hosam attended our Normal Meeting in Could and spoke movingly on the scenario within the Holy Land. He has continued to maintain us up to date on the challenges being confronted. There may be nice power in church buildings coming collectively as one in prayer.”

A Prayer for the Holy Land
Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ got here down from heaven to be the true bread which provides life to the world: In your mercy, present for all these in Gaza and past that suffer from starvation and hunger, that they might be given each bodily bread to nourish their our bodies and heavenly bread to maintain their souls.
By the facility of your Spirit, convey a speedy finish to this merciless conflict, the discharge of all captives, take care of the sick and wounded, consolation for individuals who have misplaced loved-ones, and the opening of a pathway for a simply and lasting peace right here within the very homeland the place your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, ministered throughout his earthly life; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and eternally.
Amen.
The Most Reverend Dr Hosam E. Naoum Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem
August, 2025

Church Leaders’ assertion on Gaza, and on the popularity of the State of Palestine by the UK Authorities:
We unite to ask for the fast cessation of violence and the reduction of the struggling of the folks in Gaza, and echo the phrases of Pope Leo in calling for “a ceasefire, for the discharge of the hostages, for a negotiated diplomatic answer, and for full respect for worldwide humanitarian regulation.” In reaffirming the “inviolable dignity” of every individual made within the picture of God, he reaffirms that understanding which we maintain in frequent and speaks of a dignity that deserves to be “revered and guarded”. We’re deeply acutely aware of the extent to which that human dignity has been violated and that each younger and previous, sturdy and weak, are all alike uncovered to the specter of dying and destruction.
Within the gentle of this, we name for the discharge of the hostages taken on 7 October 2023 and a direct ceasefire for the sake of all.
Additional, we name for all events to unite within the provision of humanitarian support and, whereas recognising the acute difficulties confronted by all businesses on this regard, we ask that, as a matter of urgency, an accord be reached which might allow such provision to be made.
We’re particularly acutely aware of the perilous scenario confronted by the Christian church in Gaza, and we pray for individuals who of their struggling proceed to bear witness to the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
We urge the UK Authorities to recognise the State of Palestine and name upon the Authorities to now fulfil its acknowledged intention to take action, and thereafter to affix the worldwide neighborhood in looking for to ascertain a viable State inside Gaza and the West Financial institution. We recall that the Vatican recognised the State of Palestine in Could 2015 and we be part of with all those that affirm the precise of self-determination by the Palestinian folks.
Signatories
Bishop John Keenan, President, Catholic Bishops’ Convention of Scotland
Rt Rev Rosie Frew, Moderator of the Normal Meeting of the Church of Scotland
Printed on 19 September 2025
3 minutes learn
The Moderator of the Normal Meeting of the Church of Scotland is looking us to affix her in a prayer for peace this Sunday 21 September as Church buildings world wide bear in mind all those that are struggling amid the horrors of armed battle. In doing so we can be becoming a member of different denominations and teams equivalent to Christian Support, and you may take part on-line utilizing #PrayForPeace. The prayer is adopted by a joint Church buildings’ assertion urging the UK Authorities to formally recognise the State of Palestine and to take motion to finish the lack of life and devasting influence of the conflict in Gaza.
Rt Rev Rosie Frew says:
“This Sunday is the UN’s Worldwide Day of Peace, a day when our ideas will inevitably flip to the Center East. Can I invite all these guiding worship to guide your congregations in an ecumenical prayer for peace written by Most Rev Archbishop Hosam Naoum, pastor to the Anglican communities in Jerusalem and the Center East.
“Archbishop Hosam attended our Normal Meeting in Could and spoke movingly on the scenario within the Holy Land. He has continued to maintain us up to date on the challenges being confronted. There may be nice power in church buildings coming collectively as one in prayer.”

A Prayer for the Holy Land
Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ got here down from heaven to be the true bread which provides life to the world: In your mercy, present for all these in Gaza and past that suffer from starvation and hunger, that they might be given each bodily bread to nourish their our bodies and heavenly bread to maintain their souls.
By the facility of your Spirit, convey a speedy finish to this merciless conflict, the discharge of all captives, take care of the sick and wounded, consolation for individuals who have misplaced loved-ones, and the opening of a pathway for a simply and lasting peace right here within the very homeland the place your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, ministered throughout his earthly life; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and eternally.
Amen.
The Most Reverend Dr Hosam E. Naoum Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem
August, 2025

Church Leaders’ assertion on Gaza, and on the popularity of the State of Palestine by the UK Authorities:
We unite to ask for the fast cessation of violence and the reduction of the struggling of the folks in Gaza, and echo the phrases of Pope Leo in calling for “a ceasefire, for the discharge of the hostages, for a negotiated diplomatic answer, and for full respect for worldwide humanitarian regulation.” In reaffirming the “inviolable dignity” of every individual made within the picture of God, he reaffirms that understanding which we maintain in frequent and speaks of a dignity that deserves to be “revered and guarded”. We’re deeply acutely aware of the extent to which that human dignity has been violated and that each younger and previous, sturdy and weak, are all alike uncovered to the specter of dying and destruction.
Within the gentle of this, we name for the discharge of the hostages taken on 7 October 2023 and a direct ceasefire for the sake of all.
Additional, we name for all events to unite within the provision of humanitarian support and, whereas recognising the acute difficulties confronted by all businesses on this regard, we ask that, as a matter of urgency, an accord be reached which might allow such provision to be made.
We’re particularly acutely aware of the perilous scenario confronted by the Christian church in Gaza, and we pray for individuals who of their struggling proceed to bear witness to the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
We urge the UK Authorities to recognise the State of Palestine and name upon the Authorities to now fulfil its acknowledged intention to take action, and thereafter to affix the worldwide neighborhood in looking for to ascertain a viable State inside Gaza and the West Financial institution. We recall that the Vatican recognised the State of Palestine in Could 2015 and we be part of with all those that affirm the precise of self-determination by the Palestinian folks.
Signatories
Bishop John Keenan, President, Catholic Bishops’ Convention of Scotland
Rt Rev Rosie Frew, Moderator of the Normal Meeting of the Church of Scotland
Printed on 19 September 2025
3 minutes learn
The Moderator of the Normal Meeting of the Church of Scotland is looking us to affix her in a prayer for peace this Sunday 21 September as Church buildings world wide bear in mind all those that are struggling amid the horrors of armed battle. In doing so we can be becoming a member of different denominations and teams equivalent to Christian Support, and you may take part on-line utilizing #PrayForPeace. The prayer is adopted by a joint Church buildings’ assertion urging the UK Authorities to formally recognise the State of Palestine and to take motion to finish the lack of life and devasting influence of the conflict in Gaza.
Rt Rev Rosie Frew says:
“This Sunday is the UN’s Worldwide Day of Peace, a day when our ideas will inevitably flip to the Center East. Can I invite all these guiding worship to guide your congregations in an ecumenical prayer for peace written by Most Rev Archbishop Hosam Naoum, pastor to the Anglican communities in Jerusalem and the Center East.
“Archbishop Hosam attended our Normal Meeting in Could and spoke movingly on the scenario within the Holy Land. He has continued to maintain us up to date on the challenges being confronted. There may be nice power in church buildings coming collectively as one in prayer.”

A Prayer for the Holy Land
Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ got here down from heaven to be the true bread which provides life to the world: In your mercy, present for all these in Gaza and past that suffer from starvation and hunger, that they might be given each bodily bread to nourish their our bodies and heavenly bread to maintain their souls.
By the facility of your Spirit, convey a speedy finish to this merciless conflict, the discharge of all captives, take care of the sick and wounded, consolation for individuals who have misplaced loved-ones, and the opening of a pathway for a simply and lasting peace right here within the very homeland the place your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, ministered throughout his earthly life; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and eternally.
Amen.
The Most Reverend Dr Hosam E. Naoum Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem
August, 2025

Church Leaders’ assertion on Gaza, and on the popularity of the State of Palestine by the UK Authorities:
We unite to ask for the fast cessation of violence and the reduction of the struggling of the folks in Gaza, and echo the phrases of Pope Leo in calling for “a ceasefire, for the discharge of the hostages, for a negotiated diplomatic answer, and for full respect for worldwide humanitarian regulation.” In reaffirming the “inviolable dignity” of every individual made within the picture of God, he reaffirms that understanding which we maintain in frequent and speaks of a dignity that deserves to be “revered and guarded”. We’re deeply acutely aware of the extent to which that human dignity has been violated and that each younger and previous, sturdy and weak, are all alike uncovered to the specter of dying and destruction.
Within the gentle of this, we name for the discharge of the hostages taken on 7 October 2023 and a direct ceasefire for the sake of all.
Additional, we name for all events to unite within the provision of humanitarian support and, whereas recognising the acute difficulties confronted by all businesses on this regard, we ask that, as a matter of urgency, an accord be reached which might allow such provision to be made.
We’re particularly acutely aware of the perilous scenario confronted by the Christian church in Gaza, and we pray for individuals who of their struggling proceed to bear witness to the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
We urge the UK Authorities to recognise the State of Palestine and name upon the Authorities to now fulfil its acknowledged intention to take action, and thereafter to affix the worldwide neighborhood in looking for to ascertain a viable State inside Gaza and the West Financial institution. We recall that the Vatican recognised the State of Palestine in Could 2015 and we be part of with all those that affirm the precise of self-determination by the Palestinian folks.
Signatories
Bishop John Keenan, President, Catholic Bishops’ Convention of Scotland
Rt Rev Rosie Frew, Moderator of the Normal Meeting of the Church of Scotland
Printed on 19 September 2025
3 minutes learn
The Moderator of the Normal Meeting of the Church of Scotland is looking us to affix her in a prayer for peace this Sunday 21 September as Church buildings world wide bear in mind all those that are struggling amid the horrors of armed battle. In doing so we can be becoming a member of different denominations and teams equivalent to Christian Support, and you may take part on-line utilizing #PrayForPeace. The prayer is adopted by a joint Church buildings’ assertion urging the UK Authorities to formally recognise the State of Palestine and to take motion to finish the lack of life and devasting influence of the conflict in Gaza.
Rt Rev Rosie Frew says:
“This Sunday is the UN’s Worldwide Day of Peace, a day when our ideas will inevitably flip to the Center East. Can I invite all these guiding worship to guide your congregations in an ecumenical prayer for peace written by Most Rev Archbishop Hosam Naoum, pastor to the Anglican communities in Jerusalem and the Center East.
“Archbishop Hosam attended our Normal Meeting in Could and spoke movingly on the scenario within the Holy Land. He has continued to maintain us up to date on the challenges being confronted. There may be nice power in church buildings coming collectively as one in prayer.”

A Prayer for the Holy Land
Gracious Father, whose blessed Son Jesus Christ got here down from heaven to be the true bread which provides life to the world: In your mercy, present for all these in Gaza and past that suffer from starvation and hunger, that they might be given each bodily bread to nourish their our bodies and heavenly bread to maintain their souls.
By the facility of your Spirit, convey a speedy finish to this merciless conflict, the discharge of all captives, take care of the sick and wounded, consolation for individuals who have misplaced loved-ones, and the opening of a pathway for a simply and lasting peace right here within the very homeland the place your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ, ministered throughout his earthly life; who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and eternally.
Amen.
The Most Reverend Dr Hosam E. Naoum Anglican Archbishop in Jerusalem
August, 2025

Church Leaders’ assertion on Gaza, and on the popularity of the State of Palestine by the UK Authorities:
We unite to ask for the fast cessation of violence and the reduction of the struggling of the folks in Gaza, and echo the phrases of Pope Leo in calling for “a ceasefire, for the discharge of the hostages, for a negotiated diplomatic answer, and for full respect for worldwide humanitarian regulation.” In reaffirming the “inviolable dignity” of every individual made within the picture of God, he reaffirms that understanding which we maintain in frequent and speaks of a dignity that deserves to be “revered and guarded”. We’re deeply acutely aware of the extent to which that human dignity has been violated and that each younger and previous, sturdy and weak, are all alike uncovered to the specter of dying and destruction.
Within the gentle of this, we name for the discharge of the hostages taken on 7 October 2023 and a direct ceasefire for the sake of all.
Additional, we name for all events to unite within the provision of humanitarian support and, whereas recognising the acute difficulties confronted by all businesses on this regard, we ask that, as a matter of urgency, an accord be reached which might allow such provision to be made.
We’re particularly acutely aware of the perilous scenario confronted by the Christian church in Gaza, and we pray for individuals who of their struggling proceed to bear witness to the Gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ.
We urge the UK Authorities to recognise the State of Palestine and name upon the Authorities to now fulfil its acknowledged intention to take action, and thereafter to affix the worldwide neighborhood in looking for to ascertain a viable State inside Gaza and the West Financial institution. We recall that the Vatican recognised the State of Palestine in Could 2015 and we be part of with all those that affirm the precise of self-determination by the Palestinian folks.
Signatories
Bishop John Keenan, President, Catholic Bishops’ Convention of Scotland
Rt Rev Rosie Frew, Moderator of the Normal Meeting of the Church of Scotland