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One Prayer, Many Hearts: Praying by Agreement at Orthodox House

August 29, 2026 · 1 min read

There is a beautiful, ancient rhythm to our prayer life, a practice that unites us across distances and generations. Rooted in the Lord’s own words in Matthew 18:19—"Again, I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything they ask, it will be done for them by my Father in heaven"—Orthodox House Social invites you to experience "Prayer by Agreement." This is the timeless tradition where faithful souls, gathered in spirit, lift the same prayer at the same hour, binding their hearts in a single petition before God.

Currently, we are blessed to see eleven such prayer groups actively walking this path, with several dedicated souls already joining the communal chorus. Tonight, at 21:00 UTC, our global group "Universal Prayer for Peace" gathers for a moment of profound unity. All are welcome to join, as we lift our voices together for the healing of our troubled world. Each group maintains a sacred list of names—those who are ill, those who have departed—ensuring every soul is remembered in our prayers, and members receive a gentle reminder before the appointed hour.

This is more than a practice; it is a living expression of the Body of Christ. We warmly invite you to create a prayer group for your own parish, diocese, or beloved community. Imagine the power of your local church joining in this ancient, unifying prayer. Let this be a gift you offer to your fellow believers. Discover the strength found when many hearts beat as one. Visit the Prayers section to join, create, or simply find the sacred hour that calls you closer to the Lord and to one another.

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Zoran Živković
Kod nas u Novom Sadu već imamo malu grupu koja se moli u 20:30 po našem vremenu, pa ću probati da se priključim i ovom u 21:00 UTC za mir. Hvala što ste spomenuli spisak imena za bolesne i preminule, to mi je najdraži deo. Hoće li biti podsetnik preko mejla ili samo u grupi?
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Галина Беляева
У нас в Минске тоже пробовали собираться по соглашению, но пока только трое. В 21:00 UTC как раз удобно, после работы. Спасибо, что напомнили про список имён для больных и усопших, это действительно важно. А напоминание будет только в группе или можно и на почту?
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Xenia Wilson
I like how they keep a list of the sick and departed names – that’s the bit that always feels most real to me. Our little knitting-circle group at St. Barnabas has been doing something similar on Thursdays at 8pm our time, so I might try joining the 21:00 UTC peace one as well. Will the email reminder go out to everyone who signs up?
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Snežana Kostić
Kod nas u Nišu se već dve godine molimo po dogovoru za bolesne, u 20 sati po našem vremenu, pa ću probati da se priključim i ovom „Universal Prayer for Peace“ u 21:00 UTC. Najviše mi se dopada što imate spisak imena za bolesne i preminule, to je ono što mi uvek najviše znači. Hoće li biti mejl podsetnik ili samo obaveštenje u grupi?
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