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 and the 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 one 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.
PROGRAM
Saturday, Jan. 24 at 17:30 Anastasis (Holy Sepulchre), Calvary
Greek Orthodox Office of “Apodeipnon” (Compline)
Sunday, Jan. 25 at 17:00 Anglican Cathedral of St George
East Jerusalem, Nablus Road
Monday, Jan. 26 at 17:00 Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
Old City, Muristan
Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 17:00 Armenian Cathedral of St James
Old City, Armenian Quarter
Wednesday, Jan. 28 at 17:00 St. Saviour Latin Parish Church
Old City, near New Gate
Thursday, Jan. 29 at 16:00 Upper Room (Cenacle)
Mount Zion
Friday, Jan. 30 at 17:00 St. Anthony Coptic Orthodox
Old City, near the Holy Sepulchre
Saturday, Jan. 31 at 17:00 Ethiopian Orthodox Church
West Jerusalem, Ethiopia Street
Sunday, Feb. 1 at 17:00 Greek Catholic Church of Annunciation
Old City, near Jaffa Gate
