Prayer diary
Together, we unite in prayer.
This diary has been compiled to guide us in praying for everyone right across our diocese, uniting us in fellowship.
How do we compile the Prayer Diary?
Each chaplaincy, with the communities it serves, is remembered in prayer once a quarter, following this weekly pattern:
• Eastern Archdeaconry: Monday, Saturday
• Archdeaconry of France: Tuesday, Saturday
• Archdeaconry of Gibraltar: Wednesday, Saturday
• Italy & Malta Archdeaconry: Friday
• Archdeaconry of North West Europe: Thursday
• Swiss Archdeaconry: Friday
• Archdeaconry of Germany and Northern Europe
• Nordic and Baltic Deanery: Monday
• Germany: Saturday
On Sundays, we pray for subjects which affect us all (e.g. reconciliation on Remembrance Sunday), or which have local applications for most of us (e.g. the local cathedral(s)). This will include Diocesan Staff, Churches in Communion and Ecumenical Partners. Sunday Intercessions should, by tradition, include prayer for Bishop Robert, Suffragan Bishop Andrew and the local Head of State by name. In addition, prayers may also include the heads of other states, His Majesty King Charles III and the leaders of other countries represented in the congregation.
Using the Prayer Diary
- You can download a copy of each quarter's edition of the diary below
- Each day, the relevant prayer is posted on our diocesan social media accounts on Facebook and Instagram @DioceseinEurope. We encourage you to add comments to these posts with any specific prayer requests for the chaplaincy mentioned.
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December 2025
Monday 1
Warsaw: (also serves Kracow, Gdansk) Pray that the Lord blesses them and helps them as they shine his light in the world. Also for the Love Thy Neighbour project which supports refugees.
Tuesday 2
Paris St George: Pray that the Lord unites His people across nations and cultures and blesses all in the chaplaincy community.
Paris St Michael: May the Lord bring peace to His world through this community and strengthen all the leaders there.
Wednesday 3
Madrid: Pray for the chaplaincy as they celebrate their centenary throughout 2025. May the Lord bless them with joy and refresh every heart.
Thursday 4
Haarlem: May God's light shine brightly over their lives, guiding them gently through every challenge.
The Hague: Pray for the Ministry Team, their outreach ministry to international students in universities and colleges in The Hague and Delft, that they can be a spiritual 'home away from home'. Also ask that God supports them in their provision of hot meals and a warm, friendly atmosphere for unhoused and vulnerable adults at the Straatpastoraat Meal for homeless.
Friday 5
Geneva: Pray that God guides His church in truth and righteousness and grant His people courage to live out their faith.
La Côte: (Includes Divonne-les-Bains (France)) Pray that the Lord unites His people across nations and cultures and blesses all in the chaplaincy community. Pray too for their involvement with supporting the local refugee community.
Saturday 6
Leipzig: Pray that the Lord inspires His church to acts of kindness and mercy.
Stuttgart: May the Lord bless this chaplaincy with joy, and refresh every heart
British Army Garrison Churches and their Chaplains.
Sunday 7
Pray for the Serbian Orthodox Church, for the Archbishop of Canterbury's Apokrisiarios to the Patriarch of Serbia. Pray for the autocephalous Orthodox churches of Eastern Europe and the Baltic.
Monday 8
Bucharest: For the chaplaincy's spiritual growth and community outreach; its continued work with Ukrainian refugees; and for their relationships with their ecumenical partners, especially the Romanian Orthodox Church.
Sofia: May they feel surrounded by God's love, held in His care, and strengthened by His grace.
Belgrade: May the Lord grant peace fill His servants with joy.
Kyiv: Thank God for his people in Kyiv. Please pray for all the people of Ukraine, for wisdom for political and military leaders; for people under shelling and for refugees; for the defenders of Ukraine, and for families waiting for them at home; pray for a just end to this war.
Tuesday 9
Pas de Calais: (Includes Boulogne-sur-Mer, Calais, Hesdin) May they feel surrounded by God's love, held in His care, and strengthened by His grace.
Pau: May God's light shine brightly over their lives, guiding them gently through every challenge.
Wednesday 10
Malaga: (Includes: Velez-Málaga, Salinas) Pray that God guides His church in truth and righteousness and grant His people courage to live out their faith. Also for efforts to strengthen their relationship with the English Cemetery of Malaga Foundation.
Menorca: For Santa Margarita, serving the island of Menorca, and for the chaplain in his additional role as Area Dean; also that the Lord renews His people with strength each day.
Thursday 11
Rotterdam: Ask that God helps them to strengthen and develop further their relationship with the Mission to Seafarers in the Ports of Rotterdam. May the Lord bring peace to His world through this community and strengthen all the leaders there.
Missions to Seafarers Rotterdam and Schiedam: Pray for all those who work at sea, may they know Gods love and protection.
Friday 12
Lausanne: May the Lord’s healing power continue to bring strength and fill each person in the church community with peace and hope. May the Lord give them boldness in sharing the gospel.
Lugano: Pray that the Lord provides for His church and leads His people ever deeper into prayer and worship. Thank Him for all the beauty of creation that surrounds them.
Saturday 13
Vernet-les-Bains: May God's light shine brightly over their lives, guiding them gently through every challenge.
Versailles: (Also serves Gif sur Yvette (Chevry)) Give thanks for the fellowship of the chaplaincy and that God walks with his people day by day.
Sunday 14
Pray for the Russian Orthodox Church, Pray for the head of the Orthodox Department for external church relations, Metropolitan Anthony.
Pray for the Persecuted Church worldwide and the role of Open Doors in providing information about this.
Pray for our Diocesan Deliverance Ministry Team - pray for the members of the team; grant them your grace to bring hope, health and well-being to all whom they serve in the name of Jesus.
Monday 15
Moscow: Pray that the Lord gives his people strength and wisdom as they love and serve others.
St Petersburg: Thank God for good relations with the Lutherans, who are their hosts and pray for growth in depth and numbers, and for faithful witness to the truth of Christ.
Tuesday 16
Poitou-Charentes: (Includes Champagne Mouton, Chef Boutonne, Cognac, St Jean d'Angély) Pray that the Lord blesses them and helps them as they shine his light in the world.
Wednesday 17
Mallorca: (includes Palma-de-Mallorca, Puerto Pollensa) Pray that they continue to know the presence of God’s love and peace.
Thursday 18
Twente: (Weldam, Goor) Pray that the Lord unites His people across nations and cultures and blesses all in the chaplaincy community.
Missions to Seafarers Vlissingen: May the Lord’s healing power continue to bring strength and fill each person with peace and hope.
Voorschoten: May the Lord bring peace to His world through this community and strengthen all the leaders there.
Friday 19
Montreux: (Also serves Villars-sur-Ollon) Pray that God continues to guide his people to spread his love in the community.
Vevey: (Also serves Château D'Oex,) Pray that they continue to know the presence of God’s love and peace.
Saturday 20
Torrevieja: (Includes Lago Jardín, La Siesta, Los Balcones) Chaplain: Fr. Richard Seabrook. Give thanks for the members of the Eucharistic community who attend Mass in the Chaplaincy. We pray also for the continued and strengthening witness of the Chaplaincy in the Torrevieja area and for God´s guidance and Our Lady´s prayers in all things.
Sunday 21
Pray for the Church of Sweden. Pray for the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople (Turkey), for Patriarch Bartholomew and the autocephalous Orthodox Churches and their leaders.
Monday 22
Gothenburg: Pray that the Lord bless them with evermore peace and unity. Bless them with a continuing growth and support to work for your kingdom of justice and peace on earth and continue to inspire them with your love.
Stockholm: Pray for Nicholas in his role as Area Dean. We pray for their continued growth in faith and love.
Ankara: Thank God for the new members who visit them every Sunday. Pray also for those who don’t come regularly but always keep in touch with the parish through their mobile network.
Tuesday 23
Saint Pargoire (Hérault): Give thanks for the fellowship of the chaplaincy and that God walks with his people day by day.
St Raphaël: Ask prayers for their continued growth and outreach to a wide variety of people across the Cote d'Azur. Pray that their video service ministry to the "swallows" who cannot be with them or are house-bound in France continues to flourish and provide continued stewardship of the congregation's ministry.
Wednesday 24 Christmas Eve
Tenerife South: (Includes Playa de Las Americas, Los Gigantes, San Blas) May the Lord bless this chaplaincy with joy, and refresh every heart.
Tenerife North: (includes Puerto de la Cruz, La Palma) Thank God for the success of the Friendship café and the continued growth of Messy Church ministering to children and families. May God's light shine brightly over their lives, guiding them gently through every challenge.
Thursday 25 Christmas Day
Holy Jesus by being born one of us and lying humbly in a manger you show how much God loves the world. Let the light of your love always shine in our hearts until we reach our home in heaven and see you on your throne of glory. Amen.
Amersfoort: Pray for fruitful outreach in the Amersfoort (by All Saints) and Hilversum (Ascension Church) area - that more people may get to know Jesus and that they are all ready to meet Him when He returns.
Utrecht: (Also serves Groningen, Zwolle) Pray that God guides His church in truth and righteousness and grant His people courage to live out their faith.
Friday 26
Zurich: (Also serves Turgi, Zug, St Gallen) Pray that the Lord provides for His church and leads His people ever deeper into prayer and worship.
Swiss seasonal chaplaincies: Interlaken, Kandersteg, Mürren, St Moritz, Wengen, Zermatt. May the Lord grant peace and fill His servants with joy.
Saturday 27
Istanbul Christ Church: Prayers for confirmands, catechumens, ordinands being raised up by God. Pray that the Lord renews His people with strength each day.
Izmir: (Also serves Bornova, Didim, Mission to Seafarers Izmir) May the Lord bless this chaplaincy with joy, and refresh every heart
Sunday 28
Pray for Bishop Robert and Bishop Andrew.
Pray for all the staff at the Bishop's Office in Brussels, including Evelyn Sweerts (Bishop's Chaplain), Gail Wilmet (Bishop’s PA), Barbara Omoro (Appointments Secretary) and Caroline Gaumy (Administrative Assistant).
Monday 29
Archdeaconry of Germany and Northern Europe: Archdeacon: Leslie Nathaniel.
Eastern Archdeaconry: Archdeacon: Leslie Nathaniel.
Christ Church Vienna: (Also serves Innsbruck, Klagenfurt, Bratislava), Give thanks for the fellowship of the chaplaincy and that God walks with his people day by day.
City Kirche Vienna: Chaplain: Christian Hofreiter. Pray for the Chaplaincy, our people and those who serve us. Grant us a sense of hope; where there are challenges, give us a sense of vision and courage and bind us together in love
Tuesday 30
Aquitaine: (Includes Bertric Burée, Bordeaux, Condom, Doudrac, Dondas, Eymet, Limeuil, Monteton, Chancelade, Ste Nathalene, Negrondes) Pray that they continue to know the presence of God’s love and peace.
Wednesday 31
Archdeaconry of Gibraltar: Archdeacon: David Waller.
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Gibraltar: (Also serves Gibraltar (Port)) Dean: Ian Tarrant. Pray that God continues to guide his people to spread his love in the community.
January 2026
Thursday 1
Please pray for the Archdeaconry of North-West Europe: Archdeacon Sam Van Leer
Also for the chaplaincies in:
Antwerp: Lord, bless this chaplaincy with safety, peace, and the resources they need to thrive.
Antwerp Mission to Seafarers: for ministry in the parish and with MtS in the port of Antwerpen
Friday 2
Please pray for the Archdeaconry of Italy and Malta: Archdeacon: David Waller.
Also for the chaplaincies in:
Assisi: Lord, bless this chaplaincy’s place in the community; make it a beacon of kindness and hope and encourage them in the important work they do in welcoming English-speaking pilgrims to Assisi.
Bordighera: Lord, give this chaplaincy wisdom in every decision and strength to serve with compassion and grace.
Saturday 3
Please pray for the chaplaincies in:
Berlin: (also serves Dresden) Lord, guide them to be a voice of hope and a presence of peace in every situation and for their ministry to children and young adults, the Women’s Group and Senior Citizens.
Dresden: God, continue to use this chaplaincy to plant seeds of peace and kindness that will grow for generations.
Bonn with Cologne: Pray that God continues to guide his people to spread his love in the community.
Sunday 4
Give thanks for our relationship with the Lutheran Churches of the Porvoo Agreement. Pray for the Porvoo Contact Group and the Lutheran Church in Great Britain. Pray for our partnership with USPG.
Monday 5
Please pray for the chaplaincy in:
Prague: (Includes Brno) Lord, let Your favour rest on their work and Your love shine through every interaction. Continue to give them discernment as they walk with You.
Tuesday 6
Archdeaconry of France: Archdeacon: Peter Hooper.
Please pray for the chaplaincies in:
Beaulieu-sur-Mer: Lord, fill this chaplaincy with joy in their calling and gratitude for every life they touch.
Biarritz: Lord, give this chaplaincy wisdom in every decision and strength to serve with compassion and grace.
Wednesday 7
Please pray for the chaplaincies in:
Casablanca: (includes Rabat)
God, help them celebrate small victories and see Your goodness in everyday moments.
Tangier: Merciful God, shelter this chaplaincy with your peace and strengthen them in every good work.
Thursday 8
Please pray for the chaplaincies in:
Brugge, Knokke, Ostend:
Lord, keep their vision clear and their purpose strong as they serve in Your name.
Friday 9
Please pray for the chaplaincies in:
Florence: (Also serves Bologna) God of joy, fill this chaplaincy with delight in your presence and confidence in your calling.
Genova: Holy Trinity, bless this chaplaincy with unity in purpose and delight in your love.
Saturday 10
Please pray for the chaplaincies in:
Brittany: (Includes: Huelgoat, Ploërmel, Rostrenen) Holy Spirit, breathe new life into this chaplaincy, that they may shine with your love.
Cannes: Lord of all wisdom, enrich this chaplaincy with insight, imagination, and grace for every ministry.
Sunday 11
Pray for the Lusitanian Church, Bishop Jorge Pina Cabral. Pray for the Church of Denmark and the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Estonia.
Diocesan Office in London: Pray for the Operations and Finance departments: Diocesan Secretary (COO): Mervyn Mcullagh; Office Manager: Bron Panter; Finance: George Ansong, Nick Wraight; Board of Finance Chair: Stephen Green. Pray for the financial needs of the Diocese, and give thanks for God’s provision.
Monday 12
Please pray for the chaplaincies in:
Copenhagen: (Also serves Aarhus)
Compassionate Christ, deepen the kindness and hospitality of this chaplaincy as they serve others.
Tallinn: Generous God, bless this chaplaincy with all they need to flourish in faith, hope, and love.
Tuesday 13
Please pray for the chaplaincies in:
Chantilly: Pray for the continued development of their mission and ministry, especially for their clergy and church council.
Dinard: Lord Jesus, strengthen this chaplaincy with courage to follow where you lead.
Wednesday 14
Please pray for the chaplaincies in:
Barcelona: (Also serves Andorra) Lord, keep their vision clear and their purpose strong as they serve in Your name.
Nerja and Almuñécar: Spirit of peace, rest upon this chaplaincy and fill their daily work with calm and clarity.
Thursday 15
Please pray for the chaplaincy in Brussels:
Faithful God, nurture the gifts within this chaplaincy and guide them into fruitful ministry.
Friday 16
Please pray for the chaplaincies in:
Malta and Gozo: (Includes: Valletta, also serves: Gozo) Chancellor of the Pro-Cathedral: David Wright. Everlasting Lord, uphold this chaplaincy with your steadfast presence in all they undertake.
Sliema:
Holy Spirit of encouragement, uplift this chaplaincy with your guidance and gentle prompting.
Saturday 17
Please pray for the chaplaincies in:
Algarve: (Includes: Praia Da Luz, Boliqueime and St Luke's) God of hope, anchor this chaplaincy in your promises and fill them with joyful expectation.
Lisbon: (Includes: St Paul Estoril, St George Lisbon) Merciful Lord, bless the daily rhythms of this chaplaincy with grace, patience, and compassion.
Sunday 18
Pray for the Spanish Episcopal Reformed Church, Bishop Carlos López-Lozano. Pray for the Evangelical Lutheran Church of Finland.
Diocesan Office in London: Pray for the Safeguarding team: Grace Fagan, Andy Munro, Bridgett Fenton, Craig Norman and Nick Sherratt, pray for our care for children and vulnerable adults in all our chaplaincies.
Monday 19
Please pray for the chaplaincy in:
Helsinki: (Also serves Tallinn, Tampere, Turku, Kuopio, White Nile) For the congregation and for all who walk through their doors, that they may know the limitless love of God. For those who go to them in need, that they will find support and strength in the community. We continue to pray for peace in the Baltic region and for the thousands of refugees who have been adapting to a different life in Finland. Please pray for their work in support of the Vallila Help Center for Ukrainian Refugees and for all their employees and volunteers, many of whom are refugees themselves. Also pray for their continued mission, and co-operation with different churches, The Porvoo Communion and participation with the Ecumenical Council of Finland on tackling racism in Finland.
Tuesday 20
Please pray for the chaplaincies in:
Fontainebleau:
Living God, surround this chaplaincy with your protection and empower them to do good.
Grenoble: We thank God for good relations with fellow Christians who use St Marc's ecumenical centre and pray for the leadership team.
Wednesday 21
Please pray for the chaplaincies in:
Costa Almeria and Costa Calida: (serves Mojácar, Llanos and Aljambra) Please pray for unity in our church community and for the Spirit to enable the flourishing of all.
Costa Azahar: Although the chaplaincy has closed we pray for the ongoing Prayer Group
Thursday 22
Please pray for the chaplaincy in:
Ghent: (Also serves Ghent (Port)) Pray that the Lord fill His people with hope and courage and ask for prayer for the city of Ghent.
Also for the Belgium and Luxembourg Deanery
Friday 23
Please pray for the chaplaincies in:
Milan: (Also serves Cadenabbia (Lake Como)) We give thanks for the many visitors over the holiday season for whom they were able to be a witness to the love and light of Christ. Pray that the Lord fill His people with hope and courage.
Saturday 24
Please pray for the chaplaincies in:
Düsseldorf: (Also serves Essen) Pray that the Lord renews His people with strength each day.
Freiburg-im-Breisgau: May the Lord continue to bring peace to His world through this community and strengthen all the leaders there.
Sunday 25
Pray for The Episcopal Church in Europe (TEC), Bishop Mark Edington.
Pray for our partnership with ICS, the Intercontinental Church Society.
Monday 26
Please pray for the chaplaincy in:
Corfu: May the Lord’s healing power continue to bring strength and fill each person in the church community with peace and hope. Pray that Cafe Logos continues to flourish.
Tuesday 27
Please pray for the chaplaincies in:
La Manche: (Includes Gratot Hommëel, Virey) May God's light shine brightly over their lives, guiding them gently through every challenge.
Le Gard: May the Lord bless this chaplaincy with joy, and refresh every heart.
Lille: (serves Arras) May they feel surrounded by God's love, held in His care, and strengthened by His grace.
Wednesday 28
Costa Blanca: (Includes Albir, Calpe, El Campello, Dénia, Jávea, Gandia, La Fustera)
Lord, bless this chaplaincy’s place in the community; make it continue to be a beacon of kindness and hope.
Thursday 29
Please pray for the chaplaincies in:
Leuven: Pray that they continue to shine the light of Christ with warmth and depth, that people from across the globe may find community and grow in faith.
Liège: God, guide their steps today and help them walk in Your truth with courage and hope.
Mons International Chapel Centre: Pray that the Lord leads them all as they walk in the way of Jesus.
Friday 30
Please pray for the chaplaincy in:
Naples: (Also serves Bari) Pray that the Lord gives his people strength and wisdom as they love and serve others and a sense of protection.
Saturday 31
Please pray for the chaplaincies in:
Monte Carlo:
We ask that they are guided in truth, unity, and love for the glory of God’s kingdom
Strasbourg: Pray for the partnership between St Alban’s and the Protestant church of Saint Pierre-le-Jeune under the Reuilly Agreement. May they live the unity that they seek and walk together with open hearts.