Prayer for Christian Unity at the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem: A Testament to Faith and fellowship
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Jerusalem, January 29, 2025 – In a profound display of faith and fraternity, His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, led a heartfelt prayer for Christian unity at the Pro-Cathedral of the Latin Patriarchate. Clergy and believers from various Christian traditions across the Holy Land gathered in hearts full of faith, reaffirming their shared commitment to the unity of Christ’s followers.
Embracing Unity Amidst Diversity
This prayer is part of the annual Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, a global initiative inspired by Christ’s prayer: “Let them all be one, just as you, Father, are in me and I in you, so let them also be one in us” (John 17:21). The prayer witnessed a huge attendance from various Christian Churches of the Holy Land, acting as a testimony to the rich mosaic of the Christian community. Despite traditional distinctions, they stood united in their shared faith in Christ and a common mission of love, peace, and service.
Archbishop Hosam Naoum: a Call to Unity
Delivering a compelling homily, Anglican Archbishop Hosam Naoum emphasized that unity should not be confined to moments of prayer but should extend into daily Christian life, and a shared witness to Christ. He emphasized that unity is not merely an abstract ideal but a call to live with fraternity and reconciliation, particularly in light of the challenges faced by Christians in the Holy Land. He clarified that unity does not mean uniformity or the loss of individual identity but rather cultivating mutual respect and collaboration. He called on the faithful to embrace a spirit of fraternity, reconciliation, and collaboration, particularly in education, social service, and interfaith dialogue…
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