Religious leaders, government officials and members of the interfaith community gathered on July 21, 2026, at the Good Shepherd Anglican Cathedral in Lima, Peru, for the sixth annual “We Pray for Peru” interfaith ceremony, offering a message of unity, faith and hope as part of the country’s Independence Day celebrations.
Organized by the Interreligious Council of Peru–Religions for Peace, the event brought together representatives from Peru’s major faith traditions under the theme “A Country United in Faith and Hope.”
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The ceremony opened with remarks from Anglican Bishop Jorge Aguilar and a reflection by Archbishop Salvador Piñeiro of Ayacucho, president of the Interreligious Council of Peru. Two prayer segments focused on unity and hope — shared values across religious traditions.
Representatives from various faith communities offered prayers for families, the nation, democracy, justice, children, Indigenous peoples, public safety and other issues affecting Peruvian society.
Participating organizations included the Catholic Church,Anglican Church, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Jewish Community of Peru, the Islamic Association of Peru, the Bahá’í Community, the Soto Zen Buddhist Community, the Seventh-day Adventist Church, as well as members of Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian and Greek Orthodox churches. Interfaith organizations, Indigenous communities and youth groups also took part.
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Religious leaders, government officials and members of the interfaith community gathered on July 21, 2026, at the Good Shepherd Anglican Cathedral in Lima, Peru, for the sixth annual “We Pray for Peru” interfaith ceremony.2026 by Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved.The Interreligious Choir of Peru, directed by Jaime Bazán and José Quezada Macchiavello, provided the music for the event. Made up of members of different faith communities, the choir’s performance is a prime example of the gathering’s emphasis on dialogue, fraternity and hope.
Since its launch, “We Pray for Peru” has grown into one of the country’s leading interfaith events, bringing together religious communities to promote peace, reconciliation and cooperation.
Organizers said the initiative continues to strengthen dialogue among faith groups while fostering understanding, peaceful coexistence and a shared commitment to the well-being of Peru.