Interfaith Evening of Prayer for Peace in Palestine and the World
đź“… When? Thursday, November 13th from 6:30 PM to 8:40 PM
đź“Ť Where? House of Compassion
Program of the Interfaith Evening of Prayer for Peace in Palestine and the World
6:30 PM – Introduction and Welcome
- Opening of the evening and presentation of the initiative by the EU Staff for Peace group.
- Brief explanation of the purpose of the gathering and its spirit of unity and introduction of speakers, giving the floor to the first speaker.
6:45 PM – Sequence of Songs, Speeches, Readings, and Prayers
- Speech by a representative of Christianity
- One or more meditative songs, introduced by the maitre of the choral.
- Speech by a representative of Judaism
- One or more meditative songs, introduced by the maitre of the choral.
- Speech by a representative of Islam
- One or more meditative songs, introduced by the maitre of the choral.
We give the last word to Islam because it is the faith shared by the vast majority of the victims in Palestine.
- Spontaneous prayers and readings (must be submitted before the event).
8:00 PM – Human Rights Testimonies and Contributions
- Interventions by guest speakers from humanitarian organizations and human rights groups.
Red cross (Ă verifier)
Association Wings of Healing (Delphine Noels) Ă verifier
https://thewingsofhealing.be/artiste/delphine-noels/
Others (To be defined)
8:30 PM – Final Moment of Silence and common meditation
- 1m shared silence as a gesture of unity and hope. After the minute of silence participants will light candles, as a symbol of the light of humanity, the hope for peace and good will of people that will break the darkness of war and hatred.
8:40 PM – Final Song and Closing Remarks
- A choral song as a symbol of fraternity.
- Closing remarks, final thanks and salutations by EU staff for peace
EU Staff for Peace”, a spontaneous group of EU civil servants organized as private citizens in their personal capacity an Interfaith Evening of Prayer for Peace in Palestine and the World to create a space of unity, compassion, and reflection that transcends cultural and religious differences. In the European working environment—by nature multicultural, multireligious, and multiethnic—diversity is not only a reality but a richness that strengthens dialogue and cooperation.
We are moved to act in light of the grave suffering endured by the Palestinian people: mass displacement, widespread destruction of homes, hospitals, schools, and starvation imposed by blockade, with many thousands killed or injured—among them children, women, the elderly.
United Nations inquiries and experts have confirmed that a genocide is ongoing in Gaza, noting intent, conditions causing serious harm, obstructed access to humanitarian aid, and systemic destruction of basic infrastructure. By bringing together people of diverse faith traditions, this initiative seeks to bear witness, foster solidarity, promote mutual understanding, and affirm a shared commitment to peace and human dignity in these harrowing times of conflict and suffering.
