Christian Communtiy in India prays to STOP WAR

Sentiments of ‘stop the war, filled the air as representative of the Indian Christian Communities from across the country gathered together in prayer for World Peace. The Ecumenical Prayer for Peace was organised by the National Council of Churches in India (NCCI) on the Thursday the 12th of March 2026 in the CNI Cathedral Church of the Redemption, New Delhi

The President of the NCCI HG Geevarghese Mar Yulios opened the prayer with a call to Pray without ceasing as violence and strife emanated from everywhere in all corners of the earth. Through song and prayer the ecumenical community expressed their displeasure at the situation of war or cross border aggression in which almost all countries were either involved or implicated.

The Ecumenical Prayer for Peace brought together church leaders and members of the Christian community to pray for peace in the world. This was particularly in the context of the recent developments in the Middle East with regard to the US – Iran conflict.

Adv P. Wilson, Member of Parliament RS and Ms Sharon Dass Vice President, NCCI read portions from the Bible. Fr. Norbert Herman, Archdiocese of Delhi, Rev. Edwin John Wesley, age Neral Secretary, Evangelical Church of India, Dr. Bijoy A. Songma, representing World Baptist Alliance and Baptist Church Trust Association, Rev Dr Samuel Richmond, Director of Caleb Institute, Mr. Beivei Konah Simeon, Program Executive Youth Department NCCI, Rev Gershom Khisty, Auxiliary Secretary, North West India & Allahabad Auxiliary BSI prayed.

Dr. Basanti Biswas Principal, Kolkata Girls School, and Vice President NCCI, and Rt Rev Dr Mar Zacharius Aprem, Bishop Diocese of Delhi, Malankara Marthoma Syrian Church brought solidarity messages during the occasion. Choirs of the Manipur Evangelical Lutheran Church, the Salvation Army, the Methodist Church in India, and the Tamil Choir of the Cathedral Church of the Redemption presented songs in different languages expressing solidarity for the cause.

Archbishop Anil Couto, Secretary General of the Catholic Bishops Conference of India spoke on the occassion. HG Yuhannon Mar Demetrios, President of the North West India Council of Churches brought message from the Word.

Together, the gathering reaffirmed the call to intercede for peace, justice, and reconciliation among nations, particularly in the context of war-torn West Asia. Rev. Jyoti Singh Pillai Executive Secretary NCCI Women Concerns led the worship, while Mr. Anbazhagan, Ms. Sanjukta Mohanty and Ms. Shalini Rajendran of the NCCI National office assisted in organising this important national event. Rev. Dr. A. Joshuva Peter, Treasurer of NCCI, and Rev. Dr. Asir Ebenezer, General Secretary of NCCI graced the occasion and guided the organisers.