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The "Feast of Creation”, also known as “Creation Day” or “World Day of Prayer for Creation”, is celebrated by many Christian churches on September 1 or the subsequent Sunday.
Grounded in an ancient liturgical tradition of the Orthodox Church, this is a day to praise God as Creator and ponder the great mystery of Creation in Christ. And, as a result, it also inspires us to care for the gift of the created world — which is why it also is a “world day of prayer” for it.
WHY ON THAT DATE?
ONLINE PRAYER SERVICE
All are welcome to join an online ecumenical prayer service to celebrate Creation Day (organized annually by the Season of Creation ecumenical committee).
It will feature reflections by Cardinal Ambongo (Symposium of Episcopal Conferences of Africa and Madagascar), Bishop Hernández (Evangelical Lutheran Church of Colombia), and Rev. Bae (Presbyterian Church of Korea), as well as prayers from many other leaders from various traditions.
September 1 at 9am NYC / 2pm London / 9pm Singapore / 11pm Sydney
Save the date! Follow the livestream here.
IDEAS TO CELEBRATE CREATION DAY
Celebrate the feast at church or at home, on September 1 or the subsequent Sunday (September 7 in 2025).
There are many resources available, ranging from prayers such as the “Via Creationis” (or “Way of Creation”) to liturgical services such as an Orthodox Vespers service and a Vatican “Creation Mass”, and beyond.
See ideas for:
“We invite the entire Christian world to offer… every year on this day prayers and supplications to the Maker of all, both as thanksgiving for the great gift of Creation and as petitions for its protection and salvation.”
Ecumenical Patriarch Demetrios
1 September 1989
messages for creation day 2025
High-level leaders from different denominations issue annual messages to mark the Day and the Season of Creation.
With the theme "Peace with Creation", here are some of the Creation Day 2025 messages:
A rich history and future
Inspired by Creation Day’s ancient symbolism and its role in the liturgical calendar of the Eastern Orthodox Church, a process is underway for it to become a liturgical feast also in other denominations. See:
“In the beginning was the Word...
All things came to be through him.”
Gospel of John
THE LARGER "SEASON OF CREATION"
In recent years, many denominations have extended the Creation Day celebration to become a larger observance throughout September: the “Season of Creation”, lasting till October 4th (Feast of Saint Francis). Creation Day is the source and inspiration of the extended ecumenical celebration.
STAY in touch
While the Feast of Creation ecumenical process continues to evolve, you are welcome to subscribe to receive occasional updates (just 2-3 emails per year).
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