Week of Prayer for Christian Unity - 2013
Each year, the various Churches pray for Christian Unity. In the Holy Land, this week takes place after Armenian Christmas and this year will be held from Saturday, January 19 until Sunday, January 27.
The theme of this year’s prayer was developed by the Churches in India. "Meditating on the call of the Prophet Micah, to “walk humbly with your God,” means walking in solidarity with all who struggle for justice and peace. It also means walking beyond barriers that divide and damage the children of God. God requires of us today to walk the path of justice, mercy and humility. The path of discipleship involves walking the narrow path of God’s reign and not the highway of today’s empires. We need to understand that peace and unity are complete only if founded on justice."
“God of compassion, send us your spirit to breathe life and healing into our brokenness that we may witness together to the justice and love of God; walk with us towards the day when we can share in the one bread and the one cup at the common table.”
Program of the Week
Saturday, Jan 19: Anastasis (Holy Sepulchre), Calvary 5.30 p.m. Greek Orthodox Office of “Apodeipnon”(Compline)
Sunday, Jan 20: Anglican Cathedral of St George 5.00 p.m. Nablus Road
Monday, Jan 21: Armenian Cathedral of St James 5.00 p.m. Old City, Armenian Quarter
Tuesday, Jan 22: Lutheran Church of the Redeemer 5.00 p.m. Old City, near Holy Sepulchre
Wednesday, Jan 23: Latin Saint Savior Church 5.00 p.m. Old City, from New Gate
Thursday, Jan 24: Upper Room, Cenacle 4.00 p.m. Mount Zion
Friday, Jan 25: Syrian Orthodox Church of Saint Mark 5.00 p.m.
Saturday, Jan 26: Ethiopian Orthodox Church 5.00 p.m. New City
Sunday, Jan 27: Greek Catholic Church of Annunciation 5.00 p.m. Old City.