By Chainarong Monthienvichienchai, Thailand
THAILAND – The Catholic Church in Thailand, in collaboration with other Christian denominations, hosted a special ecumenical celebration for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity on Sunday, Jan 19, 2025, at Holy Rosary Church, the oldest church in Bangkok.
“This annual Day of Prayer for Christian Unity is a significant effort toward fostering unity among diverse Christian denominations,” said Bishop Joseph Chusak Sirisut, president of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Thailand (CBCT) and head of the Episcopal Commissions for Ecumenism and Interreligious Dialogue.
In his opening remarks, Bishop Sirisut emphasized, “We gather today to pray for the visible unity of the Church, faithfully abiding by the will of Christ, who prayed ‘that all may be one.’”
He noted that globally, the Week of Prayer is observed from January 18-25, a time of reflection and renewal for Christians.
Celebrating 1,700 Years Since Nicaea
The 2025 celebration coincides with the 1,700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council held in Nicaea in 325 AD.
This milestone offers an opportunity to reflect on the shared faith of Christians, particularly as expressed in the Nicene Creed.
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