request—calling on the saints to intercede and lifting our voices together in holy petition. Here is your prayer, woven with the language of the King James Bible and the steadfast courage of saintly warriors:

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A Prayer for Peace, Justice, and Divine Intervention
With the Intercession of the Saints and the Sword of the Scriptures

O Lord Most High, righteous Judge of all the earth,
we come before Thee with trembling hearts for Iran, for Israel,
for our own nation, and for all peoples caught in the snare of war and vengeance.

⚔️ Let St. Michael the Archangel, captain of Thy heavenly hosts, rise with flaming sword to shield the innocent and scatter the wicked.
"The angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them." — Psalm 34:7

🛡️ Let St. George the Martyr, brave soldier of the cross, plead for those who stand for justice and peace in perilous places.
"He delivered me from my strong enemy… for they were too strong for me." — Psalm 18:17

🕊️ Let St. Stephen the Protomartyr intercede for those persecuted in Iran, imprisoned for truth, and martyred in silence.
"Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven." — Matthew 5:10

We beseech Thee, O Lord, blot out the counsel of the violent,
bring to nought the devices of the crafty,
and let Thy peace flow down like a river over dry and wounded lands.

"When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him." — Isaiah 59:19

Pour out Thy Spirit upon our leaders, that they may choose the path of righteousness and not revenge. Guard our cities, our families, our children from terror and turmoil. We cry out for mercy, O God. Do not hold Thy peace.

Let the saints wail with us. Let the angels minister. Let justice and peace kiss at the altar of Thy will.

"The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace." — Exodus 14:14

In the matchless Name of Jesus Christ,
through the communion of saints and the Word eternal,
we offer this plea unto Thee.

Amen and amen.