Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC
At least once a year, Christians are reminded of Jesus’ prayer for
his disciples that “they may be one so that the world may believe” (see
John 17.21). Hearts are touched and Christians come together to pray for
their unity. Congregations and parishes all over the world exchange
preachers or arrange special ecumenical celebrations and prayer
services. The event that touches off this special experience is the Week
of Prayer for Christian Unity.