Week of Prayer for Christian Unity on 18 – 25 January 2026

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is an important time for the Church to reflect on the progress being made on the ecumenical journey. The forthcoming Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, from 18 to 25 January 2026, marks this annual occasion for prayer, reflection and dialogue on the journey towards that unity which Christ himself prayed (John 17:21-23), with the theme: ‘There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling’ (Ephesians 4:4). Over recent decades much progress has been made in building friendships, relationships and reconciliation along that pathway.

The resources for the 2026 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity have been themed and written by the Armenian Apostolic Church, which is recognized as one of the world’s oldest Christian communities, and are available on Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Dioceses and parishes are encouraged to utilise these resources at Masses and other moments of prayer during this special week, and in various inter-Church events which are being organised locally.