In February 2022, when war in Ukraine began, the Archbishops of Canterbury and York wrote a prayer for the country and its people:
A Prayer for Ukraine
God of peace and justice,
we pray for the people of Ukraine today.
We pray for peace and the laying down of weapons.
We pray for all those who fear for tomorrow,
that your Spirit of comfort would draw near to them.
We pray for those with power over war or peace,
for wisdom, discernment and compassion to guide their decisions.
Above all, we pray for all your precious children, at risk and in fear,
that you would hold and protect them.
We pray in the name of Jesus, the Prince of Peace.
Amen
Archbishop Justin Welby
Archbishop Stephen Cottrell
And here you can listen to the composer John Rutter explain his reaction to news of the invasion of Ukraine, and his musical response
A Ukrainian Prayer, John Rutter - YouTube