Christians around the world have taken part in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity for more than 100 years. The Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity (DPCU) is the Vatican office entrusted with “the promotion, within the Catholic Church, of an authentic ecumenical spirit” as well as overseeing dialogue and cooperation that contributes to “promoting Christian unity by strengthening relationships with other Churches and Ecclesial Communities.”

The theme of the 2026 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, announced by the DPCU, comes from the Letter to the Ephesians: “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling” (Eph 4:4).

The prayers and reflections were prepared by an ecumenical group coordinated by the Inter-Church Relations’ Department of the Armenian Apostolic Church. The materials draw upon centuries-old traditions of prayer used by the Armenian people, along with hymns that originated in the ancient monasteries and churches of Armenia, some of which date as far back as the fourth century. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026, therefore, offers an invitation to draw upon this shared Christian heritage and to delve more deeply into our fellowship in Christ, which unites Christians worldwide.

Intercessory prayers for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

For all Christian Churches and faith communities, that they may continue to show one another extraordinary kindness in guiding them towards reconciliation and unity in Christ…

For all Christian Churches and faith communities, that they may be faithful witnesses to the Gospel call to reconciliation…

For church leaders everywhere during this Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, that they may work together and promote unity among Christians…

For the Church, that God would inspire God’s people to continue the quest for Christian unity and that our hearts be filled with the gift of Jesus’ love for all…