Every year on the first Friday of March, Christianity celebrates World Day of Prayer, which covers about 180 countries, including Ukraine. In 2021, the date of the celebration falls on March 5.

The World Day of Prayer appeared in 1887 on the initiative of the American Mary Ellen James, who invited everyone to pray for the offended and poor people.

the purpose Day of prayer there is support for those peoples who live in cruelty and injustice. The participants of the holiday believe that a joint appeal to the Lord will change life for the better.