WEEK OF PRAYER FOR CHRISTIAN UNITY 2026
JERUSALEM, JANUARY 24 – FEBRUARY 1
Theme: “There is one body and one spirit, just as you were called
to the one hope of your calling.”
(Ephesians 4:4)
For this year, 2026, the prayers and reflections for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity have been prepared by the faithful of the Armenian Apostolic Church, along with their brothers and sisters of the Armenian Catholic, and Evangelical Churches. (Jointly published by the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity Faith and Order Commission of the World Council of Churches).
As the Apostle Paul asserts in his letter to the Ephesians, “there is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the o ne hope of your calling” (4:4). This Bible verse, chosen for this year, encapsulates the theological depth of Christian unity. The concept of “one body” also reflects the nature of the Church. Christianity transcends cultural and national boundaries, uniting believers worldwide in faith and hope.
Let us embrace this divine calling to unity, not as an abstract deal but as a vital expression of our faith. In a world where the Body of Christ is wounded by divisions within and between traditions and confessions, the Apostle’s call to unity is addressed to each of us, not only as separated church communities, but also as individuals within our communities. By living in unity, we not only witness to the love and power of our Lord Jesus Christ but also embody the essence of His teachings. As we support one another and celebrate our diverse gifts and talents, let us reflect the heart of Christ and further His work on earth.
PROGRAMME
- Saturday, Jan. 24 — Anastasis (Holy Sepulchre), Calvary — 5:30 p.m.
Greek Orthodox Office of “Apodeipnon” (Compline) - Sunday, Jan. 25 — Anglican Cathedral of St George — 5:00 p.m.
East Jerusalem, Nablus Road - Monday, Jan. 26 — Lutheran Church of the Redeemer — 5:00 p.m.
Old City, Muristan - Tuesday, Jan. 27 — Armenian Cathedral of St James — 5:00 p.m.
Old City, Armenian Quarter - Wednesday, Jan. 28 — St Saviour’s Latin Parish Church — 5:00 p.m.
Old City, near New Gate - Thursday, Jan. 29 — Upper Room (Cenacle) — 4:00 p.m.
Mount Zion - Friday, Jan. 30 — St Anthony’s Coptic Orthodox Church — 5.00 p.m.
Old City, near Holy Sepulchre - Saturday, Jan. 31 — Ethiopian Orthodox Church — 5:00 p.m.
West Jerusalem, Ethiopia Street - Sunday, Feb. 1 — Greek Catholic Church of Annunciation — 5:00 p.m.
Old City, near Jaffa Gate