MECC Concludes Its Annual Partners Meeting with an Ecumenical Prayer Service at the Armenian Evangelical Church in Beirut
Praying and Working Together for Every Human!
The Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) concluded its annual meeting with its international and regional partners with a closing session convened by Reverend Dr. Paul Haidostian, President of the Union of the Armenian Evangelical Churches in the Near East (UAECNE), President of Haigazian University in Lebanon, and MECC President for the Evangelical Family, on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at the University's campus in Beirut.
The session included a speech by Reverend Dr. Haidostian on the history of Haigazian University. Then, there was a speech by His Eminence Archbishop Mor Clemis Daniel Kourieh from the Eastern Orthodox Family, delivered on his behalf by Mrs. Seta Hadeshian, a speech by His Eminence Bishop Moussa Al-Khasi from the Orthodox family, a speech via video by Reverend Dr. Habib Bader from the Evangelical family, a speech by His Eminence Archbishop Paul Matar from the Catholic family, delivered on his behalf by His Eminence Bishop Joseph Mouawad, as well as a speech delivered by Dr. Frida Haddad Abs.
The speeches focused on the Ecumenical path of the Middle East Council of Churches and its work to strengthen the Ecumenical spirit. It also highlighted the 1700th Commemoration of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea and its implications, particularly with regard to Christian unity.
Afterwards, an Ecumenical Prayer Service was held, presided over by Reverend Dr. Haidostian, at the First Armenian Evangelical Church in Beirut. It included spiritual reflections and readings, as well as Prayers and hymns glorifying God the Creator, praising Him, and thanking Him for all His gifts.
The Prayer was an opportunity to unite together in contemplation and supplication to God for the good of humanity and every human being on this earth, and for the establishment of peace and the fulfillment of truth and justice.
Noting that the annual partners meeting of the Middle East Council of Churches was held on Tuesday, September 10 and Wednesday, September 11, 2025, at the Liqaa Center - Rabweh, Lebanon.