Saints and Martyrs

Feast of the Holy Innocents, Martyrs

From the Episcopal Collect for today:

We remember today, O God, the slaughter of the holy innocents of Bethlehem by King Herod. Receive, we pray, into the arms of your mercy all innocent victims; and by your great might frustrate the designs of evil tyrants and establish your rule of justice, love, and peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Pray for all those innocents who are killed each day, in family and community violence, in war, and in abortion clinics.

By Your coming among us, Lord, save your people