Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

This week (18-25 January) is being observed as the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, an observance that dates back to 1908 (when it was observed as the Church Unity Octave). It is a time for the Christian community throughout the world to pray in communion with the prayer of Jesus “that they all may be one” (John 17:21).

This year’s theme, as announced by the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity and the Commission on Faith and Order of the World Council of Churches, is “One in the Apostles’ Teaching, Fellowship, Breaking of Bread and Prayer” (from Acts 2:42).

For Week of Prayer for Christian Unity background information and for related prayer and meditation starters, please visit:

Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2011