From January 20 to 27, 2018, prayer sessions for the unity of Christians were held in Istanbul (Turkey). Br. Eleuthère, Guardian of the Franciscan friary, the Church of Santa Maria Draperis, reported that their place was chosen for the opening of this event, important for both the Church in general and for the fraternity in particular. This choice was motivated by the cultural plurality of the community at Santa Maria, as well as that of their parishioners.