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National Day of Prayer, Christian Heritage Day Merged
Zambia will, from this year, commemorate a merged National Day of Prayer and Christian Heritage day on December 29. The decision follows consultations between the government and the Church Mother Bodies on the National Day of Prayer, Fasting, Repentance, and Reconciliation. Vice President W.K. Mutale…
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Zambia will, from this year, commemorate a merged National Day of Prayer and Christian Heritage day on December 29.
The decision follows consultations between the government and the Church Mother Bodies on the National Day of Prayer, Fasting, Repentance, and Reconciliation.
Vice President W.K. Mutale Nalumango announced the development in a statement posted on her Facebook page, saying December 29, 2026 will mark the first commemoration of the merged event, which will incorporate the commemoration of Zambia’s declaration as a Christian Nation.
The Church Mother Bodies have adopted a renewed resolution following their engagement with government, with the observance expected to remain orderly, inclusive and meaningful for all citizens.
The church is calling on all Zambians to approach the day as an opportunity for prayer and to commemorate Zambia’s Christian heritage.
Mrs. Nalumango has since thanked the Church Mother Bodies for their spiritual guidance and President Hakainde Hichilema for what she describes as his continued demonstration of inclusive and consultative leadership.
The National Day of Prayer, Fasting, Repentance and Reconciliation was announced by then-President Edgar Lungu on September 18, 2015, during the official opening of Parliament.
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