Resources for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025 are now available, and they’re in seven languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese and Arabic. The week will take place Jan. 18-25. The prayers and reflections were prepared by the brothers and sisters of the monastic community of Bose in northern Italy.
An ecumenical initiative that is celebrated around the world, the week offers Christians an opportunity to enter more deeply into the faith that unites them. The guiding biblical text for 2025 comes from John 11:17-27. The theme, “Do you believe this?” (v. 26), takes its cue from the dialogue between Jesus and Martha when Jesus visited the home of Martha and Mary in Bethany following the death of their brother Lazarus.
Next year marks the 1,700th anniversary of the first Christian Ecumenical Council, held in Nicaea, near Constantinople in 325 AD. The commemoration provides an opportunity to reflect on and celebrate the common faith of Christians, as expressed in the creed formulated during this council, says a spokesperson for the World Council of Churches.
To obtain the resources, visit World Council of Churches at www.oikoumene.org.
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