Prayer and Vocations
Week of Prayer for Vocations
Praying for priestly service and consecrated life.
November 21-27, 2026
Join the Church in prayer for priestly vocations and consecrated life, November 21-27, 2026.
The week opens with the Entrance of the Most Holy Mother of God into the Temple. Pray at home and in your parish, and support those discerning God’s call.
For clergy and parish leaders
Announce the week on November 8 and 15
Please announce the Week of Prayer for Vocations during Sunday services on both dates.
Share these resources on eparchial and parish websites, social media, and other parish channels.
Please support the faithful in prayer throughout the week.
Featured resources for families
Pray Together at Home
Resources for Families and Parishes
The family guide offers Scripture, reflection, questions, and activities for children and teenagers.
The youth gathering follows the disciples’ encounter with Jesus on the road to Emmaus.
The priests’ guide offers prayer, witness, and practical steps for Church communities.
English
Українська
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Clergy meeting presentation (Ukrainian PDF)
The official page currently lists two English resources: the family guide and youth gathering guide.
Seven Days of Prayer
- November 21: The Most Holy Mother of God
Open day 1 (Ukrainian) - November 22: The Holy Family
Open day 2 (Ukrainian) - November 23: The Apostles and Saints
Open day 3 (Ukrainian) - November 24: The Parish
Open day 4 (Ukrainian) - November 25: Deacons and Priests
Open day 5 (Ukrainian) - November 26: Consecrated Persons
Open day 6 (Ukrainian) - November 27: Young People and Seminarians
Open day 7 (Ukrainian)
Prayers for Home and Parish
Add the week’s prayers to your family prayer and parish worship.
These prayer texts appear in Ukrainian on the official page.
Prepared by the Patriarchal Commissions
UGCC Patriarchal Commission for Clergy
Chair: Bishop Bohdan Danylo
UGCC Patriarchal Commission for Monasticism
Chair: Bishop Mykhailo Bubniy, CSsR
