Week of Prayer for Christian Unity | 18–25 January 2026 – One Body. One Spirit.
“Lord Jesus Christ, Prince of Peace, strengthen the bond of peace among us.”
As we mark the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, we join Christians across the world in praying and working for unity, peace, and reconciliation. This year’s theme, “One Body, One Spirit” (Ephesians 4:4), reminds us that our shared life in Christ calls us beyond division and towards hope, humility, gentleness, and love.
Video Message from Archbishops’ of Armagh
In this shared video message, Archbishop Eamon Martin and Archbishop John McDowell reflect on unity as both a gift and a calling, especially in a world marked by conflict, displacement, and suffering. Drawing on ancient prayers and hymns from the Armenian Christian tradition, who have created the resources for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, they invite us to rediscover the Church as one body, diverse in expression, yet united in Christ, the Prince of Peace.
Peace, the two Archbishop’s of Armagh remind us, is not passive. It is a fruit of the Holy Spirit and a daily commitment, lived out in our homes, workplaces, schools, churches, and communities. Each of us is called to be a sign of that peace.
This upcoming week, let us pray together and live together as one body and one spirit, witnesses to peace on our island and in our world.
Resources for Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026
The resources for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026 have been prepared by Christians of the Armenian tradition, in collaboration with the World Council of Churches. Rooted in Ephesians 4:1–13, and the theme “One Body, One Spirit” (Eph 4:4), they invite Christians to pray and reflect together on unity and peace.
Drawing on ancient Armenian prayers and hymns, some dating back to the fourth century, these resources emerge from a living tradition shaped by faith, suffering, and hope. They offer a strong call for the Churches to speak with a united voice for peace, justice, and reconciliation in today’s world.
Suitable for parish prayer, ecumenical gatherings, small groups, and personal reflection, the resources remind us that unity is not just something we pray for, but something we are called to live — as one body and one spirit in Christ.