The Middle East Council of Churches Contributes in Raising Awareness in Lebanon about the Common Date for Easter
As part of an awareness campaign on the Common Date for Easter, the Director of the Theological and Ecumenical Department at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) delivered a lecture at the Dekwaneh Parish in Lebanon, on Monday evening, March 30, 2026, following the Holy Week Prayer Service, with the participation of many Parishioners.
The lecture focused the historical and Theological aspects of Easter, highlighting the common roots of this Feast in various Churches and the importance of working towards a unified date for its celebration, given its spiritual and Ecumenical significance in strengthening shared Christian witness.
As well as, the booklet, "Towards a Common Date for Easter," published by MECC, was also presented. It includes the well-known 1997 Aleppo Statement, along with lectures explaining the background of the differences, proposed solutions, and ongoing efforts in this regard. The booklet also presents the current positions of the Churches on this issue.
The encounter was marked by significant engagement from the attendees, with questions and comments reflecting a growing interest in this vital topic within the life of the Church.
Noting that this activity is part of a series of initiatives organized by the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) aiming at raising awareness about the importance of unifying the date of Easter and promoting unity among the Churches.
It is worth mentioning that, within this framework, the Director of the Department previously participated in meetings with Priests in the Dioceses of Tripoli, Antelias, and Jounieh, in Lebanon, where he presented this topic and distributed the booklet to the Clergy.