A Spiritual Meeting for the Syriac Women's Forum in the Archdiocese of Mosul as Part of the MECC Trauma Healing Program

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As part of the "Trauma Healing and Spiritual Counseling for Church Leaders" program, the Theological and Ecumenical Department at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) is conducting a training course for sisters and brothers in Iraq at the Syriac Catholic Archdiocese of Mosul in Baghdeda (Qaraqosh), from November 23 to 28, 2025.

Within this training, a spiritual meeting was organized for the Syriac Women's Forum – the Sisters of the Virgin Mary Forum for Syriac Catholics in Baghdeda – Qaraqosh – Hamdaniya, Nineveh Governorate, at the initiative of the Forum's Spiritual Guide Father Roni Momika. Father Anthony Kazzi, a Member of the program's team of specialists, delivered a spiritual talk about the Virgin Mary, who accepted the Annunciation with faith and obedience, reflecting on her role in the journey of Salvation and her profound connection to every believer.

The meeting took place at St. Paul's Center for Christian Education on Wednesday, November 26th. The participants expressed their eagerness to hear the Word of the Lord and their deep attentiveness to the spiritual reflections offered, opening themselves to God's work in their daily lives and surrendering their will to the Lord, their Creator and Master.

This activity is part of a broader ministry aimed at promoting the mental and spiritual well-being of Church and community leaders, encouraging them to walk towards holistic healing grounded in faith and hope.