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24th Annual Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem Draws Over 70 Million Christians Worldwide
7/7/2026, 1:17:53 AM
Event Overview
On 4 October 2024, the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum will host the 24th Annual Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem (DPPJ). Organized by the Christian nonprofit Eagles’ Wings, the event will be streamed live to participants in 175 countries. Organizers expect over 70 million Christians to join, making it the largest annual Christian event focused on Israel.
Historical Background
Eagles’ Wings launched the Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem 24 years ago. Since then, it has grown from a regional observance to a global broadcast, emphasizing Christian support for Israel and opposition to antisemitism. Each year new national delegations and higher live-viewership have been added.
Key Participants
The event is chaired by Eagles’ Wings President and Founder Bishop Robert Stearns. Over 500 senior Christian leaders from 50 countries will attend, among them the First Ladies of Nigeria and Kenya and the King and Queen of Togo. A Latin American delegation of 175 leaders, led by Rev. José Wellington Costa Jr., General Superintendent of Brazil’s Assemblies of God, will represent more than 51 million Christians. Brazil’s Assemblies of God reports over 33 million members. Israeli officials are invited to speak.
Scale and Data
- Expected participants: >70 million Christians
- Countries represented: 175
- In-person senior leaders: >500 from 50 countries
- Latin American delegation: 175 leaders, >51 million Christians
- Brazilian Assemblies of God membership: >33 million
Official Statements & Responses
Eagles’ Wings calls the DPPJ a “global declaration that Israel is not alone.” Bishop Stearns said the gathering seeks to show public Christian solidarity with Israel amid “extraordinary challenges” for the Jewish people. Israeli representatives are slated to speak on Israel’s relationship with global Christian communities.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
The three sources give identical estimates for participation, delegations and dates. No contradictory figures appear, though reliability scores differ (41.36, 44.15, unspecified). Independent verification of attendance numbers is lacking.
Verbatim Quotes
- “This is far more than a prayer event. It is a global declaration that Israel is not alone,” — Bishop Robert Stearns, Eagles’ Wings
- “At a time when the Jewish people face extraordinary challenges, tens of millions of Christians are choosing to stand publicly with Israel, pray for her peace, and reaffirm the unbreakable bond between our people.” — Bishop Robert Stearns, Eagles’ Wings
Why It Matters
The DPPJ shows a coordinated effort by Christian groups to publicly affirm support for Israel, which organizers link to rising antisemitic incidents and ongoing security challenges in the region. The large participation highlights the event’s role as a platform for Christian advocacy and for strengthening ties with Israel.
What’s Next
The live broadcast begins on 4 October 2024 from the Tower of David Jerusalem Museum. Organizers will archive prayers and speeches for future distribution and assess the event’s impact on Christian-Israeli relations.
