A Global Stand for Peace: Over 70 Million Christians to Gather for the 24th Annual Day of Prayer for Jerusalem

In a powerful display of global unity, Christians from more than 175 nations are expected to converge in Jerusalem on October 4, 2026, for the 24th Annual Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem (DPPJ). Hosted by Eagles’ Wings, a ministry led by Bishop Robert Stearns, the event will bring together an estimated 70 million participants—both in person and via livestream from the historic Tower of David Jerusalem Museum. Among those attending are 500 senior Christian leaders from 50 countries and senior government officials from multiple nations, making this one of the largest and most significant gatherings of its kind. “When government officials, pastors, worship leaders, and everyday believers stand in the same place at the same time, something shifts,” according to the Eagles’ Wings website. “DPPJ draws political and faith leaders who would never attend a Christian worship event into a moment of shared prayer for peace. That is the power of this day.”

The event is far more than a prayer gathering—it is a declaration that Israel is not alone. Reverend José Wellington Costa Jr., General Superintendent of Brazilian Assemblies of God, affirmed, “This is far more than a prayer event. It is a global declaration that Israel is not alone.” In a world marked by rising antisemitism and growing hostility toward the Jewish state, the DPPJ stands as a beacon of solidarity, hope, and biblical faithfulness. The prayer initiative is rooted in the scriptural mandate to “pray for the peace of Jerusalem” (Psalm 122:6), and its impact extends beyond spiritual significance to political and diplomatic realms, as leaders from diverse backgrounds unite in a shared commitment to peace. As the Church rises in prayer, the message is clear: Jerusalem is not forgotten, and the global Christian community stands firmly in support of God’s ancient covenant promises.