The MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs Participates in a Christmas Recital in Brih_Chouf
You can find some photos at the end of the text.
At the invitation of Brih Municipality in the Chouf region, the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs participated in a Christmas recital held at St. Elias Church in Brih, in the presence of the Parish Priest Father Elie Kiwan; Mayor of Brih Attorney Eid Hassoun; Priests; Coordinator of Media and Church Relations at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Journalist Lea Adel Maamary; Head of the Festivals Committee Attorney Jessy Lahoud; and personalities.
The recital began with a welcoming word delivered by Attorney Jessy Lahoud who highlighted the importance of the occasion.
Then, the Parish Priest Father Elie Kiwan addressed a word emphasizing the meaning of Christmas.
In his word, the Mayor of Brih Attorney Eid Hassoun affirmed that Brih is a model of love, reconciliation, and belonging.
For an hour, the audience enjoyed Christmas carols performed by the singer Charbel Al Jurdi and musician James Daoud.
Afterwards, the artist Sandrine Rassi shared a personal testimony stressing the importance of faith in a person's life.
In her turn, the Journalist Lea Adel Maamary shared her personal testimony about her relationship with Christ and her admirable journalistic career, which she pursued despite life's challenges. She also spoke about the void left by her husband's passing, which simultaneously gave her strength, resilience, and faith.
The recital concluded with commemorative photos.
