Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Patriarch Athenagoras commissioned this icon as a gift for Pope Paul VI as they worked to reconcile the Catholic and Orthodox churches.

Catholic scholar highlights the importance of friendships in advancing ecumenism in lectures at St. Bartholomew

The Church of St. Bartholomew in Ottawa marked the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity by hosting two lectures by Dr. Murray Watson, a Catholic ...
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( L to R) Sister Mary Linda Onuoha, the Rev. Andy Brubacher Kaethler, the Rev. Margo Whittaker, the Rev. Fr. William Serge Batiano, Lise Gauvin, the Rev. John Perkin, the Rev. Fr. John Malazdrewich, the Rev. Canon Catherine Ascah, the Rev. Fr. Matthew Brunet and the Rev. Fr. Erik Sorensen.

Faithful from many churches come together to worship in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Christians from multiple denominations gathered at the De Mazenod Chapel at Saint Paul University on Jan. 22, 2026, to worship together and mark the annual ...
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Week of Prayer for Christian Unity annual service to be celebrated at Saint Paul University on Jan. 22

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is observed from January 18 to 25. The Christian Council of the Capital Area will be collaborating with ...
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Celebrating the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025

Christians from multiple denominations gathered on Jan. 19 for a special worship service celebrating the 2025 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (WPCU). Each year, ...
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Clergy from several denominations gather for a group photo.

Uniting in mission and compassion: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

The parish of St. George and St. Anthony Coptic Orthodox Church hosted the worship service for the 2024 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity.  The ...
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