Day of Repentance and Prayer on 18 November

Nov 18, 2026

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Catholic priest on altar praying with hands joined during mass service in church model released Symbolfoto Copyright: xdiego.cervox Panthermedia69651794.jpg
A textured Christian cross is embroidered on an elegant silver-gray satin fabric. Coublanc Saone et Loire France
People and religion, catholic sister praying in church and holding cross in hands. With model release model released Symbolfoto Copyright: xdiego.cervox Panthermedia69651788.jpg
Hand-carved decorative wooden cross on a black leather Holy Bible cover. Religious artifact Bsip_016983_1064
Hand hält Kruzifix vor dunklem Hintergrund Hand holding crucifix against dark background Copyright: imageBROKER JürgenxPfeiffer ibxjpf18693047.jpg
A hand holding a blue rosary with a cross, a symbol of Christian faith and devotion. Prayer and meditation are at the heart of this spiritual practice. Xuan Hung Nam Dinh Vietnam model released
Nui Cui Marian Shrine. An imposing statue with hands clasped in prayer, adorned with a cross, symbolizes Christian faith and devotion. This religious monument invites contemplation and inner peace. Thong Nhat, Vietnam. Thong Nhat Dong Nai Vietnam
A cross and the open Bible on the altar in the Protestant church in Arnsdorf, 23 05 2026 Arnsdorf Germany Copyright: xFlorianxGaertnerx
Die Hände einer Frau Die Hände einer Frau (License=RF) Copyright: xZoonar.com FredxPinheirox 25102408
Die evangelische Fastenaktion 7 Wochen ohne wird mit einem Fernsehgottesdienst in der St. Albanikirche in Goettingen gefeiert (Foto vom 22.02.2026). Die Aktion steht in diesem Jahr unter dem Motto: Mit Gefuehl! Sieben Wochen ohne Haerte . Die Fastenaktion 7 Wochen ohne wurde 1983 gegruendet. Mit ihr laeutet die Evangelische Kirche in Deutschland (EKD) offiziell die Fasten- oder Passionszeit ein. In den 40 Tagen bis Ostern erinnern sich Christen an das Leiden und Sterben Jesu. Der Verzicht auf Speisen und Getraenke wie Fleisch und Wein oder auch auf den TV-Konsum gilt als Symbol der Busse und der spirituellen Erneuerung. In den sieben Wochen vor dem Osterfest nehmen sich viele Christinnen und Christen zudem mehr Zeit fuer Ruhe, Besinnun Copyright: epd-bild SwenxPfoertner 260222153108
Symbol photo Bible DEU Germany Brandenburg illustration, 20 11 2025, A Bible Luther Bible lies on an altar table in a small village church in Brandenburg, symbol photo AF_Bibel_25038.jpeg
Catholic woman praying the Rosary in a church. Close up on hands and crucifix; Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
Bavaria, Germany - November 7, 2024: Day of Prayer and Repentance is written on a wooden cross in a cemetery. Symbolic image for repentance and prayers at the grave, or at a gravesite on the Day of Prayer and Repentance. PHOTOMONTAGE
Silhouette of woman hands praying for worship God at sky background. Christians pray to jesus christ for calmness. In morning people got to a quiet place and prayed. Banner with copy space.
Female hands praying for God's blessing to wish for a better life. Believe in goodness, shake hands in prayer. Love, mercy, help from God. Praise the religion. Supreme Faith in the God of Success.
A Christian sitting on a bench in the park, meditating, praying, and worshiping with his hands folded over the Holy Bible xkwx Religion Bible nature green jesus holy bible person book prayer worship contemplation hands praying Christian sunshine cross Jesus Christ God faith church holy hope earnestly wish pray bright praying attitude cathedral Christianity Catholicism background sunlight gospel missions grace spirit symbol
Man folding hands praying with open bible lying in front, seen from behind models head, religion concept.
Olden, Norway - July 13, 2023: Young man praying to God in church with a Bible and folded hands. Faith in religion and faith in God concept. Praying in a church
Three candles and a saint figure stand in a sacrificial cane near Rheinbreitbach Rhineland Palatinate candles
Ein Wegekreuz zwischen zwei Bäumen im Gegenlicht in der Nähe von Breite ( Herkenrath, Bergisch Gladbach, NRW ). Wegekreuz zwischen Bäumen

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Catholic priest on altar praying with hands joined during mass service in church model released Symbolfoto Copyright: xdiego.cervox Panthermedia69651794.jpg

A textured Christian cross is embroidered on an elegant silver-gray satin fabric. Coublanc Saone et Loire France

People and religion, catholic sister praying in church and holding cross in hands. With model release model released Symbolfoto Copyright: xdiego.cervox Panthermedia69651788.jpg

Hand-carved decorative wooden cross on a black leather Holy Bible cover. Religious artifact Bsip_016983_1064

Hand hält Kruzifix vor dunklem Hintergrund Hand holding crucifix against dark background Copyright: imageBROKER JürgenxPfeiffer ibxjpf18693047.jpg

A hand holding a blue rosary with a cross, a symbol of Christian faith and devotion. Prayer and meditation are at the heart of this spiritual practice. Xuan Hung Nam Dinh Vietnam model released

Nui Cui Marian Shrine. An imposing statue with hands clasped in prayer, adorned with a cross, symbolizes Christian faith and devotion. This religious monument invites contemplation and inner peace. Thong Nhat, Vietnam. Thong Nhat Dong Nai Vietnam

A cross and the open Bible on the altar in the Protestant church in Arnsdorf, 23 05 2026 Arnsdorf Germany Copyright: xFlorianxGaertnerx

Die Hände einer Frau Die Hände einer Frau (License=RF) Copyright: xZoonar.com FredxPinheirox 25102408

Symbol photo Bible DEU Germany Brandenburg illustration, 20 11 2025, A Bible Luther Bible lies on an altar table in a small village church in Brandenburg, symbol photo AF_Bibel_25038.jpeg

Catholic woman praying the Rosary in a church. Close up on hands and crucifix; Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam

Bavaria, Germany - November 7, 2024: Day of Prayer and Repentance is written on a wooden cross in a cemetery. Symbolic image for repentance and prayers at the grave, or at a gravesite on the Day of Prayer and Repentance. PHOTOMONTAGE

Silhouette of woman hands praying for worship God at sky background. Christians pray to jesus christ for calmness. In morning people got to a quiet place and prayed. Banner with copy space.

Female hands praying for God's blessing to wish for a better life. Believe in goodness, shake hands in prayer. Love, mercy, help from God. Praise the religion. Supreme Faith in the God of Success.

Man folding hands praying with open bible lying in front, seen from behind models head, religion concept.

Olden, Norway - July 13, 2023: Young man praying to God in church with a Bible and folded hands. Faith in religion and faith in God concept. Praying in a church

Prayer, 23.04.2015 06:19:21, Copyright: xAlphaBabyx Panthermedia14062877

Three candles and a saint figure stand in a sacrificial cane near Rheinbreitbach Rhineland Palatinate candles

Ein Wegekreuz zwischen zwei Bäumen im Gegenlicht in der Nähe von Breite ( Herkenrath, Bergisch Gladbach, NRW ). Wegekreuz zwischen Bäumen