WCC NEWS: WCC will host online celebration for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

World Council of Churches (WCC) interim general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca is inviting the global ecumenical family and friends to join the WCC for a livestreamed public prayer service on 25 January, the final day of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Photo: Ivars Kupcis/WCC 25 January 2021 “As restrictions in many places due to the coronavirus pandemic are making it difficult to physically gather, this global online celebration will allow us to pray together wherever we are,” said Sauca. “Prayer is one of the fruits that is borne out of our abiding in Christ’s love.” Traditionally the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is celebrated from 18-25 January, between the feasts of St Peter and St Paul, especially in the northern hemisphere. The theme for 2021 is “Abide in my love and you shall bear much fruit.” Read the full letter of the WCC interim general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Ioan Sauca inviting the global ecumenical family and friends for the livestreamed public prayer service Link for following the prayer service on Monday, 25 January 2021, 2pm CET: www.oikoumene.org/live or www.youtube.com/wccworld More information about the Week of Prayer Order of service for the global ecumenical prayer See more