Womens World Day of Prayer

Origins of World Day of Prayer 
The origins of World Day of Prayer date back to the 19th century when Christian women of United States and Canada initiated a variety of cooperative activities in support of women’s involvement in mission at home and in other parts of the world.

It is always encouraging and humbling to share the Christian journey of women from different parts of the world in the World Day of Prayer movement, when the service is held on the same day in all continents of the world where there is a Christian presence. All Christian denominations were represented at our Greek service and there were contributions in four languages, so that much planning was necessary to make the event the success that it was, with a full church and multiple participation.

From St. Paul’s, our Council Secretary Franca Nwakanma Nwadiuto led the trio of Nigerian women in traditional costume in the jubilant singing of the song ‘Keleya’ and subsequently they gave moving testimonies from  three Nigerian women, illustrating the oppressive burden of violence and poverty on their lives and how they combat this by mutual support. Judy Triantafillou said a prayer in English and Father Ben Drury gave a closing blessing, followed by refreshments prepared by the Committee and served by our German hostesses.

We would like to thank all those involved in the preparation, participation and implementation of this inspiring service.

Judy Triantafillou, Athens, March 2026

For more information about the World Day of Prayer Click here and to more read about the Nigerian women’s World Day of Prayer Click here

 

 

Here are some photos showing the celebration

Editors Note:  Many thanks to Judy Triantafillou for providing such an insightful article and photographs on this year’s (Women’s) World Day of Prayer.