![]() There is also a deeper level to the ‘ecumenism of blood’, wrapped up in the mystery of persecution and martyrdom. The ‘ecumenism of blood’ is first and foremost an ecumenism of the heart. As we hear of their suffering, our hearts call out in intercession theological differences shrink in significance as we pray for their protection. ![]() The ‘ecumenism of blood’ is a simple concept on one level: hearing of the persecution of our Christian brothers and sisters around the world speaks directly to our hearts. This is now the Sword of the Spirit’s 10th year of participating in this worldwide observance! Similar to last year, we want to take a special approach to the materials used in our observance based on the concept of ‘the ecumenism of blood’. It has been this way since the beginnings of this international movement in 1908. The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is actually an eight-day observance or “octave” of prayer.
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