72 Hours of Prayer & Fasting for Europe

Friday 29 – Sunday 31 August 2025

“My house shall be called a house of prayer for all nations” (Isaiah 56:7, Matthew 21:13)

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Why Europe Needs Urgent Prayer

Europe, once the cradle of Christianity and missionary sending, is at a crossroads. The collapse of churches, rise of Islam, erosion of family structures, moral decline, and preparation for war with Russia have created a storm of crises. If statistics prove right, within 7–10 years Islam could surpass Christianity in population across the UK, France, and Germany—with leaders of Muslim heritage rising into power. In many places, mosques outnumber churches.

The parallel with Turkey is chilling: once the heart of the New Testament church (Ephesus, Antioch, Galatia), today it is over 98% Muslim with churches reduced to museums. This shift happened through a mix of secular complacency, Islamic expansion, persecution of families, and political compromises. Europe risks the same fate—unless we pray.

The decline of Christianity in Turkey was caused by the 1894-1924 genocide and ethnic cleansing of Armenian, Greek, and Assyrian communities by the Ottoman and early Turkish governments and populace. This was further compounded by a population exchange with Greece and mass emigration of remaining Christians. The systematic violence and expulsion were driven by a combination of factors including religious nationalism, social envy, and a desire to eliminate Christian communities perceived as a challenge to national identity and power.

EIGHT Stories of Crisis in Europe

United Kingdom

Story:
In Britain today, more mosques are being built than churches. London has Friday prayer gatherings larger than Sunday church attendance. Some towns where Christian chapels stood for 200 years are now dominated by Islamic centers. Simultaneously, far-right groups are growing violent, targeting asylum-seekers in hotels, firebombing shelters, and intimidating communities. Food banks are refusing “foreigners.” Churches, already weakened by secularism, are closing at a record pace—selling sanctuaries that become gyms, pubs, or mosques. The nation is also sinking into a permanent war economy, with £1.5 billion invested in “always-on” weapons factories. Fear dominates both the pulpit and parliament.

Prayer & Declaration:

• Scripture: “If My people… shall humble themselves and pray… then I will hear from heaven.” (2 Chron. 7:14)
• Prayer: Lord, revive Britain! Silence the spirit of fear and division. Rekindle the gospel flame across London, Birmingham, Manchester.
• Declaration: “We decree the UK shall not be lost to darkness. Every closed church shall give birth to 10 new prayer altars.”

Germany

Story:
Germany, the land of the Reformation, is now preparing for a return to conscription. From 181,000 active soldiers today, it plans to raise 260,000 plus 200,000 reservists. At the same time, thousands of churches have closed since the 1990s, while mosques rise on former church sites. In some German schools, Christian children are a minority in their own land. There is growing fear of Islam shaping the law and politics of the nation. Secularism is widespread, and the family is under siege: government agencies increasingly override parents in matters of education and gender ideology, threatening to criminalize Christian family values.

Prayer & Declaration:

• Scripture: “Righteousness and justice are the foundation of Your throne.” (Psalm 89:14)
• Prayer: Lord, uproot ungodly ideologies. Protect German families from state overreach. Let the fire of the Reformation be rekindled.
• Declaration: “We decree Germany will return to the gospel of Luther, not bow to shariah or secularism. Families will be preserved in Christ.”

France

Story:
France has seen the collapse of Catholic identity: from 81% in 1986 to less than 47% today, and most under 30 now identify as atheist or Muslim. In Paris, more Muslim babies are born each year than Christian. Tensions run high as secular laws clash with religious freedoms. At the same time, France has declared a “war economy”—scaling up drones, artillery, and weapons factories, pouring billions into preparation for conflict. Meanwhile, violent street crime, including rapes and racially motivated attacks, is rising. Secularism has not solved the moral crisis; instead, despair deepens.

Prayer & Declaration:

• Scripture: “Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done.” (Matthew 6:10)
• Prayer: Lord, break atheism’s grip. Revive France with a new generation of Spirit-filled youth. Heal families devastated by crime and fear.
• Declaration: “We decree Paris shall be a city of light again, not humanism’s fortress. France shall return to Christ.”

Spain & Portugal

Story:
In Spain, though 55% identify as Catholic, fewer than 20% practice their faith. In Portugal, witchcraft and new age practices openly thrive. Cathedrals that once launched missionaries now sit half-empty, while festivals of darkness and occult gatherings fill plazas. Suicide and depression rates among youth are climbing. The missionary fire that once sent thousands abroad has been quenched by materialism and unbelief.

Prayer & Declaration:

• Scripture: “Men ought always to pray, and not to faint.” (Luke 18:1)
• Prayer: Father, awaken Iberia! Replace occult festivals with gospel gatherings. Restore the missionary mantle of Spain and Portugal.
• Declaration: “We decree Spain and Portugal will again send missionaries of fire to the nations.”

Republic of Ireland & Northern Ireland

Story:
Ireland, once a Catholic bastion, has legalized abortion, embraced same-sex marriage, and adopted policies eroding family authority. Christian schools are pressured to include gender ideology in curricula. Northern Ireland’s once fiery Protestant witness has waned; churches are closing, pews empty, and secularism takes hold. Families lament that the state is slowly replacing parents.

Prayer & Declaration:

• Scripture: “You shall decree a thing, and it shall be established.” (Job 22:28)
• Prayer: Lord, heal Ireland. Restore family altars, break secular control over schools, ignite revival among the youth.
• Declaration: “We decree Ireland will once again be an island of prayer and fire for the gospel.”

Hungary & Eastern Europe

Story:
Hungary, Poland, and Romania resist liberalism but face immense strain: aging populations, mass youth migration, and economic weakness. In border regions, violent racial crime and human trafficking are increasing. Eastern Europe, once persecuted under communism, is facing a new ideological colonization from Western secularism. There is a desperate cry for strength, revival, and protection.

Prayer & Declaration:

• Scripture: “The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.” (James 5:16)
• Prayer: Lord, strengthen Eastern Europe. Break racial hatred. Revive persecuted churches with fire.
• Declaration: “We decree Eastern Europe will not bow to corruption but rise as a refuge of revival.”

Greece

Story:
Migrants are detained in barbed-wire camps; reports tell of violence, hunger, and despair. Greece, the cradle of Paul’s missionary journeys, is now deeply secular and bankrupt spiritually. Athens—once a launchpad for the gospel—is now a city of idols of materialism and tourism. Many families are broken under poverty and migration strain.

Prayer & Declaration:

• Scripture: “In wrath, remember mercy.” (Habakkuk 3:2)
• Prayer: Lord, redeem Greece. Heal the broken migrants. Restore Athens as a gospel beacon.
• Declaration: “We decree Greece will not be a gate of despair but a gate of revival for Europe.”

Russia & Ukraine – War Without End

Story: Since 2022, the Russia-Ukraine war has claimed hundreds of thousands of lives, displaced millions, and dragged Europe into a perpetual crisis. Cities like Mariupol, Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Bakhmut are shells of themselves. No peace talks have produced fruit—each attempt collapses into deeper mistrust. Both nations share deep Christian roots (the ancient baptism of Kievan Rus in 988 AD gave birth to Orthodoxy across the Slavic world), yet today they are torn apart by hatred, nationalism, corruption, and spiritual blindness. Russia struggles with authoritarianism, economic strain, and spiritual stagnation. Ukraine is weighed down by corruption, war fatigue, and trauma. Both nations desperately need healing, repentance, and reconciliation at the Cross of Christ.

Prayer & Declaration:

Scripture: “In wrath remember mercy.” (Hab. 3:2)

Prayer: Lord, end the bloodshed between brothers. Heal the trauma of Ukraine. Humble Russia’s pride. Let both nations rediscover their common spiritual roots in Christ.

Declaration: “We decree the war shall not define the destiny of Ukraine or Russia. Peace, reconciliation, and revival shall spring forth, and the sword shall give way to the Cross.”

Seven Anchor Scriptures

1. Psalm 89:14
2. Habakkuk 3:2
3. Micah 6:8
4. Job 22:28
5. 2 Chronicles 7:14
6. Luke 18:1
7. James 5:16

36 Prayer Points for 72 Hours

(Day 1 Revival & Families; Day 2 War & Fear; Day 3 Destiny & Decrees)

Day 1 — Revival, Families, and the Church (12 points)

1. Return to God: Father, we humble ourselves for Europe—have mercy and heal the land. (2 Chr. 7:14; Hab. 3:2)
2. Revive the Church: Breathe life into dying congregations across the UK, Germany, France, Spain, Portugal, Ireland, Greece, and Eastern Europe. (Ps. 89:14; Jas. 5:16)
3. House of Prayer: Turn sanctuaries, homes, and city squares into altars—Europe shall be a house of prayer for all nations. (Isa. 56:7; Matt. 21:13)
4. Gospel Boldness: Rekindle courageous preaching that exalts Jesus above secularism, humanism, and fear. (Matt. 6:10; Jas. 5:16)
5. Youth Awakening: Ignite a movement among students and young professionals—dreams, visions, callings to missions. (Joel 2:28; Luke 18:1)
6. Family Restoration: Heal marriages, reconcile parents and children, restore parental authority and nurture. (Mic. 6:8; Mal. 4:5–6)
7. Fathers & Mothers in the Faith: Raise mentors for a fatherless generation—shepherds after Your heart. (Jer. 3:15; Jas. 5:16)
8. Purity & Holiness: Break addictions (pornography, substances), cleanse the Church and culture. (Ps. 51:10; 2 Chr. 7:14)
9. Freedom from Fear: Uproot anxiety, nihilism, and suicide—release hope and soundness of mind. (2 Tim. 1:7; Hab. 3:2)
10. Worship Movement: Restore authentic worship in cathedrals, storefronts, and homes—day and night incense. (Isa. 56:7; Luke 18:1)
11. Reopen Wells: Where churches closed, open ten prayer altars—new plants, home fellowships, campus fires. (Job 22:28; Gen. 26:18)
12. Kingdom Come: We decree over Europe: “Your Kingdom come, Your will be done” in every city and sector. (Matt. 6:10; Job 22:28)

Day 2 — Mercy, Justice, Migration, and Peace (12 points)

13. Mercy in Wrath: Lord, in wrath remember mercy—restrain violence, riots, and bloodshed. (Hab. 3:2; Ps. 89:14)
14. Righteous Governance: Raise leaders who love justice, steward resources, and protect the vulnerable. (Ps. 89:14; Mic. 6:8)
15. Peace & De-Escalation: Turn Europe from a war economy—guide defense decisions with wisdom and peacemaking. (Matt. 5:9; Jas. 3:17)
16. Migration Compassion: Protect migrants and refugees from abuse; establish fair, humane systems with truth and grace. (Mic. 6:8; Luke 10:33–35)
17. Bind Violence: We bind murder, rape, trafficking, and racially-motivated hate; we loose healing and justice. (Matt. 16:19; Ps. 11:5; Jas. 5:16)
18. Protect Children: Guard children from exploitation and confusion; strengthen godly education and discipleship. (Matt. 18:6; Mic. 6:8)
19. Truth in Media: Purge lies and fear-mongering—raise courageous journalists and watchmen. (Jn. 8:32; Luke 18:1)
20. Economy & Care: Redirect resources to families, poor, elderly, and the broken—let mercy triumph over judgment. (Mic. 6:8; Jas. 2:13)
21. Unity in Diversity: Heal historic wounds among ethnicities and nations; build bridges of reconciliation. (Eph. 2:14–16; Jas. 5:16)
22. Protection of Conscience: Defend freedom to preach, parent, educate, and live by biblical conviction. (Acts 4:19–20; 2 Chr. 7:14)
23. Justice Systems: Cleanse courts and policing—swift, righteous judgments with compassion. (Ps. 89:14; Mic. 6:8)
24. Watchman Cry: Strengthen intercessors across parliaments, city halls, and borders—raise Nehemiahs and Esthers. (Isa. 62:6–7; Luke 18:1)

Day 3 — Destiny, Decrees, and Mission to the Nations (12 points)

25. Europe’s Destiny: We decree Europe will not lose her lampstand—restore apostolic and prophetic foundations. (Rev. 2:5; Job 22:28)
26. No Dominion of Darkness: We decree Europe shall not bow to any law or spirit contrary to Christ; Christ alone is Lord. (Col. 1:18; Matt. 6:10)
27. Re-Evangelization: Send laborers to every city; revive missionary sending from Spain, Portugal, France, Germany, UK, Ireland, Greece, and the East. (Matt. 9:38; Luke 18:1)
28. University Awakening: Establish gospel movements in Oxford, Cambridge, Sorbonne, Humboldt, Bologna, and beyond. (Acts 19:10; Jas. 5:16)
29. Marketplace & Media: Fill entrepreneurs, artists, and journalists with wisdom and bold witness. (Dan. 1:17; Mic. 6:8)
30. Healing of Trauma: Comfort victims of violence, rape, and war; restore dignity and joy. (Ps. 147:3; Hab. 3:2)
31. Rebuild the Family Altar: Turn hearts of fathers to children, children to fathers; make homes sanctuaries of prayer. (Mal. 4:5–6; Isa. 56:7)
32. Church Planting Wave: We decree 10,000 new gospel communities across Europe in the next season. (Job 22:28; Matt. 28:19–20)
33. Holy Fear of God: Replace fear of man with the fear of the Lord—birth wisdom in policies and pulpits. (Prov. 9:10; Ps. 89:14)
34. Creative Miracles: Release signs and wonders that turn hearts to Jesus—heal the sick, deliver the oppressed. (Acts 4:29–30; Jas. 5:16)
35. Shield the Remnant: Strengthen pastors, missionaries, and intercessors—fresh oil and angelic protection. (Ps. 92:10; Heb. 1:14)
36. Final Decree: “Europe, arise! Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done—in homes, churches, schools, media, governance, arts, business, and security.” (Matt. 6:10; Job 22:28; Isa. 56:7)

 

Closing Charge

Europe is on the brink of repeating Turkey’s tragic history—Christianity buried by compromise, persecution, and complacency. But God is calling us: “Men ought always to pray, and not to faint” (Luke 18:1).

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Ambassador Monday O. Ogbe

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