World Council of Churches

Christ is risen! He is risen indeed!

Easter Message of the World Council of Churches Central Committee

April 9, 2020 

Dear sisters and brothers in the Crucified and Risen Lord,

As the days of celebrating Easter approach, we would like to convey to you the traditional Christian greeting, which affirms the Resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and its powerful liberating message, bringing joy and hope to the world, overcoming fear and uncertainty....

Read the full WCC message here - https://www.oikoumene.org/en/resources/documents/general-secretary/messages-and-letters/easter-message-2020

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Jerusalem churches send Easter message of Hope   

Patriarchs and heads of churches of Jerusalem sent Easter greetings to their communities and to Christians around the world, a greeting that celebrates a renewal of hope, restoration and victory over all forms of death and destruction.

Read the full WCC article here - https://www.oikoumene.org/en/press-centre/news/jerusalem-churches-send-easter-message-of-hope.

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_{Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Jerusalem, 2019. Photo: Albin Hillert/WCC}