Over 500 bishops, pastors and heads of state come to pray in Jerusalem. Photo: Dudu Koren The 24th Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem will be held on October 4 at the Tower of David Museum in Jerusalem, led by the Eagles' Wings organization and its founder, Bishop Robert Stearns.
According to the event organizers, more than 70 million Christians from 175 countries are expected to participate in the prayer initiative via live broadcast, alongside over 500 Christian leaders from 50 countries who will arrive in Jerusalem.
Official delegations from Nigeria, Kenya and Togo are expected to attend, including senior government officials, the wives of the first ladies of Nigeria and Kenya, and the king and queen of Togo. In addition, 175 Christian leaders from Latin America, led by Pastor José Wellington Costa Jr. , representing tens of millions of believers across the continent, are also expected to attend.
The organizers of the event said that representatives from the Israeli government were also invited to speak to the participants and present the importance of the ties between Israel and Christian communities around the world.
The Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem has been held annually for 24 years, bringing together churches, organizations, and Christian communities from many countries. This year, the event will take place against the backdrop of the security situation in Israel and the increase in anti-Semitic incidents around the world.
Bishop Robert Stearns, founder and president of Eagles' Wings: "This event is much more than a prayer meeting. It is a global declaration that Israel is not alone. At a time when the Jewish people are facing unprecedented challenges, tens of millions of Christians are choosing to publicly stand with Israel, pray for its well-being, and reaffirm the inseparable bond between our peoples."