On the evening of 25 September 2025, the Chapel for Europe gathered with its ecumenical friends to celebrate the Ecumenical Opening Prayer, marking the start of a new social year.

The evening was both prayerful and joyful, as participants from different Christian traditions came together in a spirit of fraternity and common faith. This year, the celebration was inspired by the anniversary of the First Council of Nicaea, whose reflection on the Trinity continues to unite and challenge Christians today.

In this spirit, the community prayed together for a world of peace—entrusting to God the many situations of conflict, division, and suffering that weigh heavily on our societies. The prayers, hymns, and silence created a moment of shared hope and renewed commitment to Christian unity.

The Opening Prayer also served as a symbolic new beginning for the Chapel’s activities, offering a space for ecumenical encounter and reflection in the heart of Brussels. The gathering reaffirmed the Chapel’s mission to foster dialogue, mutual respect, and collaboration among churches, and to connect faith with the pressing challenges of our times.

The Chapel for Europe, located in Brussels, is an ecumenical initiative supported by different Christian traditions and religious orders. Founded in 2001, it seeks to be a place of prayer, reflection, and dialogue at the heart of the European institutions. The Chapel welcomes people of all faith backgrounds who live and work in Brussels—especially those engaged in European affairs—and offers a space where spirituality, culture, and politics can meet in a spirit of openness, peace, and unity.

The Chapel for Europe extends their heartfelt thanks to all who joined for this celebration and look forward to walking together during the coming year.