Christians worldwide mark 100 years of prayers for unity

Geneva (ENI). Believers in many parts of the world are preparing for the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which this year marks the 100th anniversary of an initiative to promote unity between Christians of different traditions. The week of prayer for 2008 is using the theme "Pray without ceasing", a Biblical verse from St Paul's First Letter to the Thessalonians (1 Thess. 5:17). "Although prayer is certainly at the heart of Christian life, praying together is not an easy exercise for churches within worldwide Christendom. Even today, common prayers are exceptional events rather than part of the daily life of the churches," notes the Rev. Kersten Storch, a German Lutheran pastor who works for the World Council of Churches. [832 words, ENI-08-0042]

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