His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros

Invocation for the State Senate Chamber

March 26, 2023

New York State Capitol - Albany, New York

May we bow our heads in prayer:

In the Name of God, the Creator and Sustainer of the universe, and of all that is contained therein. Amen.

We offer thanks and praise, O God, for gathering us together today in the Senate of the Great State of New York;

That we may appeal to your righteousness and goodness, to bless all the representatives of the People with Your mercy and Your grace.

Grant unto them to fulfill their duties, responsibilities, and obligations to the People with honor, integrity, and unalloyed allegiance to the Constitution.

Bless them to love liberty – the freedom that we commemorate today recognizing March 25th, the Day of Greek Independence,

And the freedom enshrined in these United States of America.

Hold all these lawgivers fast in Your loving care, that they may ever serve with the dignity of their high office,

And thus, render glory, reverence, and honor to You, the Fountainhead of all Law and Justice. Amen.