The Cohen Gadol Prays for Himself His Home and the Jewish People

QUESTION: The Cohen Gadol prays for himself, his “home”, and then the Jewish people. His home refers to his wife and thus, must be married. Why must the Cohen Gadol first pray for his wife prior to praying for all the Jews?

ANSWER: The Cohen Gadol is required to be in a state of being married on Yom Kippur; as he sees the purpose of marriage is for the “home” being built, also he needs to see the purpose and the role of all matters, and then, he is able to bring a G-dly blessing for all Jews for the entire year.

(לקוטי שיחות כרך יז, עמ' 172 )