HIS HOLINESS KAREKIN II’S OPENING PRAYER IN THE U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

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[11:44 am] 11 October, 2007

"Lord, we thank you for bestowing us with the Grace to pray today
for the leaders of this nation who labor in the universal cause of
liberty and justice.

Increase their wisdom and resolution. Their actions grant inspiration
and fulfillment to the desire for justice that lives in every
heart. Our Father in heaven, render guidance to all nations, including
the Republic of Armenia – our homeland and center of our faith – the
Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. "With the solemn burden of history, we
remember the victims of the Genocide of the Armenians, the consequences
of which are still felt by the entire world in new manifestations of
genocide. Grant rest to the souls of all victims of crimes against
humanity and bestow peace and justice on their descendants. Give pause
to those who trample life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. "Lord,
bless this land and people. Grant peace and safety to America’s sons
and daughters who serve their nation abroad. May the United States
continue her mission as a great beacon of hope. Amen."