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On the occasion of the 50th Year of its Founding, the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) is launching a documentary entitled "Presence and Witness". A documentary that sheds light on the founding of the MECC and the most prominent historical milestones it has passed through, in addition to its challenges and the most important bright achievements it has accomplished through its Ecumenical and humanitarian mission. Thus, MECC constitutes since 1974 the dawn of an Ecumenical era carrying in its heart the Church of the East, embodying the slogan of fraternity and dialogue "Building Bridges, Standing Together".
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On the occasion of the Anniversary of the Election of His Beatitude Patriarch John X, Successor of the Apostles Peter and Paul, the Thirteenth of the Holy Apostles, as Patriarch of the See of Antioch and All the East for the Greek Orthodox, the Secretary General Professor Dr. Michel Abs, the Secretary General Professor Dr. Michel Abs extends, in the name of the family of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), his warmest congratulations to His Beatitude, President of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) for the Orthodox family, asking the Lord to grant him more graces and bless his service and contributions in the field of the Lord.
The Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) also wishes His Beatitude Patriarch John X many years with the power of the Holy Spirit, and continued health and holiness in his pastoral mission so that he may remain a faithful leader of the Holy Church and a model in his love for Christ.
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The Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) issues its annual report for the year 2023. It compiles in its pages the activities of the Middle East Council of Churches and the achievements it has accomplished at various Ecumenical, Theological, humanitarian and media levels. Despite a year burdened with global fluctuations, the MECC was not prevented to achieve its mission and desired goals of building bridges and standing together, in addition to spreading the values of love and fraternity, and the culture of peace and dialogue among all Church Families and Religions, from the Cradle of Christianity to the whole world.
Hence, through this report, the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) reaffirms the necessity of adhering to faith, continuing to Pray together, and relying on our Lord Jesus Christ, in order to overcome all the difficulties and challenges that cast their shadows over the Middle East.
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The challenges that the Church in the Middle East is facing, its ways to respond to the difficult humanitarian circumstances in the region and its most prominent demands... Are issues that were discussed by His Eminence Metropolitan Antonios Al Soury, Greek Orthodox Metropolitan of Zahle, Baalbek and their Dependencies, and Member of the Executive Committee of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), in a special interview entitled "The Church Facing Crises", via "The Platform of the Word" in the Middle East Council of Churches.
The interview was conducted by the Journalist Lea Adel Maamary, the Director of "The Platform of the Word", and Coordinator of the Church and Media Relations at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC).
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On the occasion of the Glorious Christmas, “The Platform of the Word” at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) presents a special Christmas episode entitled "We are awake... Waiting for Our Return", from the Church of Our Lady of Amchit in Lebanon. Guests were the Parish Priest Father Charbel Al Khoury and the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Dr. Michel Abs. They were interviewed by the Journalist Lea Adel Maamary, the Director of "The Platform of the Word" and the Coordinator of Church and Media Relations at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC).
The episode centered around Christmas topics, as well as about human and social, existential issues. It also highlights Bethlehem - the Church of the Nativity, which was embodied by Father Charbel Al Khoury in his Parish. It carries many messages confirming that the Light of Christ is the only one who illuminates the darkness of the earth.
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The Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Dr. Michel Abs officially announces the launch of the documentary "Presence and Witness" produced by the Middle East Council of Churches on the occasion of its Fiftieth Year of Its Founding, during the Christmas gathering held by the family of the MECC General Secretariat, today, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the MECC headquarters in Beirut.
During the meeting, the documentary was broadcasted, which outlines the most important historical milestones of MECC, and was watched by the General Secretariat team for the first time. The Secretary General Professor Dr. Michel Abs also provided additional explanations that embody the golden milestones of MECC and the most prominent challenges it faced, stressing that the Middle East Council of Churches remains a loud voice in the wilderness and a platform for fraternity and peace no matter how strong the storms.
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On the occasion of the Fiftieth Year of Its Founding, the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) will launch a documentary entitled “Presence and Testimony,” which will soon be available on the MECC official website and its social media platforms. As well as, it will be sent to the Media.
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In preparation for the Glorious Christmas, the team of the General Secretariat of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), headed by the Secretary General Professor Dr. Michel Abs, met in a Christmas gathering full hope, on Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the offices of the MECC General Secretariat in Beirut, with the online participation of colleagues in the MECC Office in Syria.
The gathering began with a time for Prayer that included hymns, meditations and Christmas readings, which were culminated with a reading from the Gospel of John 1: 1-18, followed by a spiritual word delivered by the Director of the MECC Theological and Ecumenical Department Father Dr. Antoine Al Ahmar.
In his turn, the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Dr. Michel Abs addressed the team with a heartfelt word, wishing them continued health, success and prosperity for the good of the Church and society. He also stressed the need to hold on to hope and faith, preparing to welcome Jesus Christ, the God of Justice and the King of Peace.
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Amidst a distinguished presence of media and social personalities, the Heart of Giving Association, Masaya TV, and a number of media outlets in the Arab world honored the Director of the Platform of the Word and the Coordinator of the Church and Media Relations at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Lea Maamary. She was chosen as the Personality of the Year 2024 due to her excellence and superiority in the humanitarian and media fields.
In her heartfelt speech, the Journalist Lea Maamary thanked the President of the Heart of Giving Association Mrs. Raifa Al-Daouk, and the media outlets who made the honorary initiative, and considered: "This honor is dedicated to everyone who believes in the humanitarian and media message,” stressing that she considers the “media an issue for her that she has carried for more than 18 years and through which she has established the principles of humanity, mercy, and limitless giving."
The Journalist Lea Maamary received another honorary certificate from the Council of Ambassadors of the Board in Europe in appreciation of her contributions and excellence.
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The Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) releases the Arabic version of the “Week of Prayer for Christian Unity” booklet 2025, under the title “Do you believe this?” (John 11: 26), based on the Biblical Text 11: 17-27.
The booklet presents resources that were prepared by a group of brothers and sisters of the Monastic Community of Bose in Northen Italy. The resources were jointly edited and published by the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity (DPCU) and the Faith and Order Commission of the World Council of Churches (WCC), and were translated into Arabic by the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), as every year.
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Wishes, aspirations and Christmas messages of hope were carried by colleagues in the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) with hearts ready to welcome the Jesus Christ. With the beginning of the New Year, their hope is embodied in days full of health, peace and security.
From the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Dr. Michel Abs and the MECC team, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
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At the request of the Father General of the Society of Jesus and on the occasion of the 150th Anniversary of the Founding of the Saint Joseph University (USJ) in Lebanon, the University held many discussion sessions for exchanging experiences, with all its employees including administrators and professors, as well as students, alumni and members of the Board of Trustees. The meetings aimed at conducting a self- assessment of its principles and most prominent historical milestones in order to develop its work mechanisms for the coming period.
In this context, the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Dr. Michel Abs participated in one of these sessions, where he stressed the importance of consolidating the values and mission of the University in order to strengthen the spirit of belonging to it and work together to embody its mission in word and deed.
The Secretary General Professor Dr. Abs expressed his opinions based on his long-standing administrative and educational experience, as he had assumed several responsibilities at the University, accompanying the teachers and students since many years. Noting that he continues to enrich the University with his lectures and management of doctoral theses, reflecting the message of the Middle East Council of Churches and its ecumenical and humanitarian goals.
During the sessions, the attendees raised their recommendations and suggestions and worked on drafting their report to be sent to the Father General of the Jesuit Society in Rome.
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On the occasion of the 150th Anniversary of the Founding of Saint Joseph University in Lebanon, and at the invitation of its President Professor Father Salim Daccache, the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Dr. Michel Abs participated in an online gathering for the USJ alumni from all over the world, on Saturday, December 7, 2024.
The meeting was a new opportunity to consolidate the bonds of love between all alumni, as it included several sessions that addressed the most important developments at Saint Joseph University and the concerns of its employees, in addition to the challenges of higher education in Lebanon and their repercussions on the life of the University.
The meeting also addressed the circumstances experienced by the alumni and their relationship with the University in which they grew up, as well as ways to develop the work mechanism of the Saint Joseph University Alumni Federation.
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As part of its new program network, “The Platform of the Word” at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) presents the third episode of the program “And the Family Remains”, under the title “Family and Christmas”.
The program raises issues related to the family, motherhood and childhood, in addition to the Church’s view and response to the challenges, especially in light of the difficult living conditions that the region is passing through.
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The Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Dr. Michel Abs was a guest within the “Good Evening” program on the “ME Sat” Egyptian TV Channel to talk about the statement issued by MECC in light of the circumstances taking place in the North of the Syrian Arab Republic, especially in the city of Aleppo.
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On the occasion of Christmas, Télé Lumière and Noursat will broadcast the first four episodes of the program "And the Family Remains" produced by "The Platform of the Word" at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), consecutively on Wednesday 18, Thursday 19, Friday 20, and Monday 26 December 2024, at 5 pm Beirut time.
The program raises issues related to the family, motherhood and childhood, in addition to the Church’s view and response to the challenges, especially in light of the difficult living conditions that the region is passing through.
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As part of its new program network, "The Platform of the Word" at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) presents the second episode of the program "Dawn from the East".
A program that addresses the youth, their concerns and aspirations, especially in light of the difficult circumstances that our countries are passing through. It also highlights their various activities and humanitarian initiatives during Christmas.
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The Middle East Council of Churches held a training session in the Governorate of Akkar, entitled “Crisis Management and Church Response in Times of Disaster,” with support from Tearfund.
The session took place in the hall of Our Lady of Salvation Melkite Greek Catholic Church in the town of Sheikh Mohammad – Akkar, and was attended by more than fifty participants from various Churches and professional backgrounds.
The meeting began with a Prayer prepared by Father Spiridon Tannous, titled “The Church of Antioch’s Response to the Famine in Jerusalem.” After this, the participating youth introduced themselves and became acquainted.
Subsequently, Father Spiridon divided the youth into groups and organized training workshops, which generated significant interest among the attendees.
Later, Father Basilios Ghafari and the Journalist Lea Maamary gave lectures on different types of disasters, their impact on individuals and society, and the importance of local churches taking action to respond to crises by forming and effectively organizing emergency committees.
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This report, produced by Télé Lumière and Noursat, presents details about the training implemented by the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) in the Governorate of Akkar, under the title “Disaster Risk Management and Churches Response” with the support of Tearfund. During the training, many lectures and workshops were held by Father Spyridon Tannous, Father Basilios Ghafari, and the Journalist Lea Adel Maamary, the Director of “The Platform of the Word” at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), and the Coordinator of the Church and Media Relations at the MECC.
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This report sheds light on the objectives of the new training course as part of the program "Disaster Risk Management and Churches Response", which was implemented by the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), Diakonia and Social Service Department – Lebanon’s Office, with the blessing and presence of His Eminence Bishop Michel Kassarji, Head of the Chaldean Community in Lebanon, and in partnership with the TearFund organization. It was held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at the Chaldean Archdiocese of Beirut, Hazmieh - Lebanon.
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This report provides an overview about the new training of the “Youth Leadership Building" in Lebanon in Lebanon, implemented by the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), stemming from its belief in the importance of empowering youth and developing their capabilities, in partnership with Kerk in Actie (KIA) organization, Bible Society, Youth for Christ (YFC), and Ithraa Center in Lebanon. The training was held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at Moore Conference Center & Guesthouse in Mansourieh – Lebanon.
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In light of the difficult living circumstances that Lebanon is passing through as a result of the security, economic, social and health crises that have cast their shadows on the country, men have become one of the most social groups that face daily pressures and challenges that hinder their usual activities. Hence, the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), Diakonia and Social Service Department, Lebanon’s Office, implemented eight empowerment sessions for a group of men in order to support them and alleviate the despair surrounding them.
The sessions come at a time when many men have lost their source of livelihood. Therefore, they aimed to develop the participants’ capabilities and train them in new manual skills teaching them how by using a rope they can create products that can be used in day-to-day applications.
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MECC Rescue Lebanon Update
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In the wake of the security incidents that Lebanon is facing as a result of the war raging throughout it, the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) hastened to launch a humanitarian campaign with the aim of helping the affected and displaced people in the country to overcome this ordeal and restore their usual lives with dignity. Hence, the Middle East Council of Churches continues its efforts during this emergency period in order to implement its relief and field work in response to the deteriorating humanitarian conditions.
In this context, MECC will be publishing a periodical report under the name of "Rescue Lebanon Update" which will keep you informed about the developments of MECC action as well as the overall situation in a context analysis perspective.
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Ecclesiastical Feasts and International Days
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After a series of intensive diplomatic talks, a ceasefire agreement was reached putting an end to the military conflict in Southern Lebanon. As soon as planes stopped dropping bombs on Lebanese soil, a massive chunk of the displaced started returning back to their homes. Although calm is reestablishing itself within Lebanon, the situation remains to be deplorable in Gaza as violence continues to claim lives. It is as though the occupier’s policies and intentions towards what remains of Palestine are continuing unabated.
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Secretary General Message
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Professor Dr. Michel Abs,
Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC)
Before the doorway of the altar of the King of Glory stood His Beatitude John X, Thirteenth among the holy apostles, to speak words suited to both the place and the time, at this era of great transformations through which the Antiochian Levant is passing.
The Patriarch addresses history, and the first people he speaks to are his own: the people of the Levant, all the people of Syria, whose population is experiencing some of the most dangerous changes in its modern history.
He recalls the roots; he says to near and far alike: “We Christians are from the soil of Syria and from the cedars of Lebanon; from the majesty of Qasioun Mountain, the expansiveness of Homs, the legacy of Aleppo, the waterwheels of Hama, and the gushing springs of Idlib, from the sea of Latakia and the Euphrates of Deir ez-Zor.” His Beatitude affirms that we hail from the very essence of this land and its foundational civilizations, adding, “We are not guests in this land, nor did we come to this land today or yesterday. We are from the ancient roots of Syria and as old as the jasmine of Damascus.” He also emphasizes the universality of our mission by saying, “We are from Apostolic Antioch, from this land that has adorned the world with the name of Jesus Christ.”, for the holy apostles fulfilled the Lord’s command: “Go forth, preach to all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Holy Trinity,” starting from the hills of al-Sham and the coasts of Phoenicia-Canaan to all the world.
In this same vein, His Beatitude addresses all the nation’s children, stressing communal unity and shared living. He says: “My Muslim brothers, between the ‘we’ and the ‘you’, the ‘and’ falls away, leaving only ‘we you’ and ‘you we’. He continues, “Together, we are the bearer of a shared history with all its ups and downs, and our destiny is one.”
His Beatitude thus settles the stance he has always proclaimed and made it a foundational principle of his national values. He removes this separating ‘and’ that distinguishes ‘we’ from ‘you’ by merging them so that ‘we’ are ‘you’ and ‘you’ are ‘we.’ In the conscience of the Patriarch—the Patriarch of the Arabs—there is no room for division, discrimination, or destructive fanaticism. Instead, there is the safeguarding of distinct identities within one unified national crucible.
He then reaffirms that Syria is a land of national unity and that it will remain “one and unified by the oneness of its soil and, above all, by the unity of the hearts of its people.” He stresses the importance of interaction and dialogue among all components of the nation, affirming that Christians always extend their hands for a handshake towards a promising future for this nation...
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Weekly Prayer
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Following the devastating earthquake that struck the North of the Antiochian Levant, let us join hands and support the MECC appeal in order to bring back hope and joy to the hearts of the needy and heart broken people in Syria.
For donation, you can click on the following link: https://donate.mecc.org/project/rescue-syria-campaign.
For more information about the MECC relief work in Syria and the humanitarian circumstances in the country, you can visit the following link: https://www.mecc.org/syr-ar.
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Documentary "Presence and Witness"
The 50th Year of the Founding of the Middle East Council of Churches... Half a Century of Service
Arabic
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The Church Facing Crises
A Special Interview with His Eminence Metropolitan Antonios Al Soury via "The Platform of the Word" at the MECC
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Word of His Eminence Metropolitan Antonios Al Souri on the Occasion of the Launching of the Platform of the Word
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We Are Awake... Waiting for Our Return
A Special Christmas Episode with Father Charbel Al Khoury and the MECC Secretary General Professor Dr. Michel Abs
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Presence and Testimony
A Documentary on the Occasion of the Fiftieth Year of the MECC Founding... Soon!
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"Phenomena" Program on Télé Lumière - Noursat Highlights the History of the Fiftieth Year of the Middle East Council of Churches
Details in This Video
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From the children of Bethlehem to the children of Gaza… The crime is the same and the victim is the same
A Christmas Reflection by the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Dr. Michel Abs
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Tell Me, O Manger
A Christmas Reflection by the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Dr. Michel Abs
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Aspirations and Hopes from the MECC Team for Christmas and the New Year
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And the Family Remains
A New Program Produced by "The Platform of the Word" at the Middle East Council of Churches
Watch with Us the First Episode Entitled “Displacement and Christmas”
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Mother and Christmas
Watch with Us the Second Episode of the Program “And the Family Remains”
Produced by “The Platform of the Word” at the Middle East Council of Churches
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Watch with Us the Third Episode of the Program “And the Family Remains” About Family and Christmas
Watch with Us the Episode Produced by “The Platform of the Word” at the Middle East Council of Churches
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Children and Christmas
The Fourth Episode of the Program “And the Family Remains”
Produced by “The Platform of the Word” at the Middle East Council of Churches
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Dawn from the East
A New Program Produced by "The Platform of the Word" at the Middle East Council of Churches
Watch with Us the First Episode!
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Dawn from the East
Watch with Us the Second Episode of this Program
Produced by “The Platform of the Word” at the Middle East Council of Churches
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The Long Night is Coming
A Meditation of Hope During the Christmas Season - Produced by MECC
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Despite All the Crises and Wars Ravaging the Region
The Birth of Peace Is Coming!
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A Church News Bulletin on Mariam TV
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Details About the Training “Disaster Risk Management and Churches Response” in the Governorate of Akkar
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MECC Implements a New Training About Disaster Risk Management and Churches Response, in the Chaldean Archdiocese of Beirut
Details in this video!
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Highlights on the New Training of the Youth Leadership Building Program in Lebanon
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Glory to God in the Highest, Who Became Man Like Us
A Meditation of Hope During the Christmas Season - Produced by MECC
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The Child of the Manger
A Meditation of Hope During the Christmas Season - Produced by MECC
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The MECC Secretary General Professor Dr. Michel Abs Highlights Via "ME Sat" the MECC Statement
In Light of the Circumstances Taking Place in the North of the Syrian Arab Republic, Especially in the City of Aleppo
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The Platform of the Word at the Middle East Council of Churches Launches a Series of Media Programs
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Troparion of Saint Barbara from the Romaion Orthodox Rite
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Together Towards Christmas
Hymn from the Romaion Rite
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Together Towards Christmas
Video - Hymn from the Maronite Rite
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Word of the General Secretary of the World Council of Churches Reverend Professor Dr. Jerry Pillay on the Occasion of the Launching of the Platform of the Word
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Word of the General Secretary of the International ACT Alliance Mr. Rudelmar Bueno de Faria on the Occasion of the Launching of the Platform of the Word
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Word of Father Charbel Al Khoury on the Occasion of the Launching of the Platform of the Word
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Word of Dr. Jacqueline Ayoub on the Occasion of the Launching of the Platform of the Word
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Word of Dr. Ziad Mansour on the Occasion of the Launching of the Platform of the Word
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Launching of the Media Production Center, The Platform of the Word
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The Journalist Lea Adel Maamary Talks About the Platform of the Word
On Mariam TV
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“Glory to God in the highest and peace on earth” (Luke 2/14)
It is nothing but words of hope from heaven for the future of fatigued humanity
In the midst of the current exceptional situation that the nations of our region are experiencing with anxiety and fear, Christians are preparing to celebrate the birth of Christ, the birth of hope, fraternity values, love, peace, security and goodness for all. The mission of Christ was and still is for humanity to be more honest living in an environment well-intentioned for human dignity. In other words, we should re-born from God to initiate a new journey...
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Glory in the highest to God in Trinity,
through Whom His goodwill is revealed to men,
that as the friend of man
He may deliver Adam from the ancestral curse.
(Troparion of the Sixth Hour of Christmas Eve)
This joyful message of the redemption of the human race is experienced during the holy days of the Twelve Days of Christmas, particularly on this most solemn night, as the One Holy Catholic and Apostolic Church of Christ proclaims to its faithful and announces to the whole world.
It offers glory, thanksgiving, and praise to the Triune God in the highest, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, for His benefaction to the human race. Through the granted forgiveness and redemption from the curse, namely the curse pronounced upon man because of the fall and transgression of the First Father, one man’s sin brought darkness, confusion, decay, and death, which prevailed over all mankind. Man, as exiled from Paradise, became a plaything of the devil’s power, being dragged by him into works of corruption, unable to gaze upon the face of his Creator...
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In the midst of these dark days of continuing conflict and uncertainty in our region, We, the Patriarchs and Heads of the Churches in Jerusalem, remain steadfast in proclaiming to our local congregations and the wider world the eternal Christmas message of the True Light shining in the darkness: the birth of our Lord Jesus in Bethlehem (John 1:5).
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To the Evangelical Community in Syria
On this joyous occasion of Christmas, we cannot but share our exhilaration with all Syrians as they look forward to the birth of a new Syria—a dream we have long cherished and continue to strive for.
“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” This Christmas greeting and its message of hope extend to all humanity. The Gospel of Christ offers a vision of peace that is far more profound than the mere cessation of wars and conflicts. It embodies comprehensive peace that nurtures human life, the well-being of communities, and the flourishing of societies. It is the Lord’s promise that, through Jesus Christ, born in a humble manger, we are granted new beginnings of salvation, graced by God’s mercy and forgiveness...
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Lk 1:39-45
Today’s Gospel passage (Lk 1:39-45) tells us about the encounter between Mary and her cousin Elizabeth: Mary has just received the announcement from the angel Gabriel and immediately sets off (“In those days Mary set out and went with haste to a Judean town in the hill country” - Lk 1:39).
The first element we take from this passage is precisely this: the Lord Jesus, who has just been conceived in his mother’s womb, sets off at once. That is, he begins to do what He will do throughout his earthly life, from the moment of his baptism. He will go to meet people, to bring salvation, to proclaim the Kingdom of God, his ultimate closeness to people. And not only that. He sets out to meet those who welcome him and make him part of their lives...
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The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem is grateful to the Holy Father, Pope Francis, for the appointment of Fr. Iyad Twal as Auxiliary Bishop.
The date and place of his Episcopal Consecration shall be communicated soon. Please keep the Bishop elect in your prayers.
Rejoice with Jerusalem and be glad for her, all you who love her (Is. 66,10)
Dearest brothers and sisters,
may the Lord give you peace!
With gratitude and joy I announce to you that the Holy Father, Pope Francis, has designated Fr. Iyad Twal as Auxiliary Bishop for the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem, and has assigned him the Titular See of Siminina. Strengthened by the fullness of priestly ministry, the Bishop-elect shall begin a new mission as Patriarchal Vicar for the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan...
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In a historic visit to Cyprus, His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, conducted his first visit to the Catholic Community in Cyprus following his election as cardinal. During his visit from Saturday, December 14th to Sunday, December 15th, Cardinal Pizzaballa shared in the pastoral life of the local Catholic community and celebrated Mass with the faithful of Cyprus.
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On Saturday December 14, 2024, His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, welcomed a group of small business owners whose projects were implemented with the support of the Papal Office for Projects under the Saint Mark Humanitarian Assistance Program.
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Beirut, December 16, 2024
His Beatitude Patriarch John X, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East for the Greek Orthodox Church, and President of the Middle East Council of Churches for the Orthodox family, welcomed his Excellency Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis, who was heading a Greek governmental delegation, at the Archdiocese of Beirut and its Dependencies in Ashrafieh. The meeting was attended by His Eminence Elias Audi, Metropolitan of Beirut and its Dependencies.
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Beloved,
"Watch, stand fast in the faith, be brave, be strong, Let all that you do be done with love" (1 Cor. 16:13-14). With these words, I begin, and with these words, I address our dear children in this cherished homeland. I extend my hand to yours during these delicate times, so that together, we may place our hope in the Almighty Creator, the Father of Lights and God of all consolation, to wipe away every disturbance from our hearts, crown them with His holy hope, and strengthen us to seek a better tomorrow...
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His Beatitude Patriarch John X, the Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, and President of the Middle East Council of Churches for the Orthodox Family, met with His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East and Supreme Head of the Universal Syriac Orthodox Church, and Honorary President of the Middle East Council of Churches, and His Beatitude Patriarch Joseph Absi, Patriarch of the Greek Catholic Church, and Honorary President of the Middle East Council of Churches, at the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate in Damascus.
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