World Day of Prayer

: the first Friday in Lent observed by ecumenical Christians around the world as a day of worship and prayer for missions

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“World Day of Prayer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/World%20Day%20of%20Prayer. Accessed 2 Jan. 2025.

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