On a Protocol and Official Visit to Lebanon, Bearing a Message of Love and Solidarity

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“Momentum”

20-7-2026

This issue includes reports, videos, news, articles, and a full coverage of the latest developments of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), as well as the Church, Ecumenical, and social events…

This is in addition to the weekly word of the MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs which is entitled in this issue “The Association (ATIME): A Model of Christian Unity in Action”. It is the address he delivered to the General Assembly of the Association of Theological Colleges and Institutes in the Middle East (ATIME) - Cairo, 17 July 2026.

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مرصد فلسطين – تقرير الاثنين 20 تمّوز/ يوليو 2026

In light of the worsening humanitarian and social conditions in the region due to the escalation of security operations, the Middle East Council of Churches presents a weekly report entitled "Palestine Monitor," which includes the latest developments in Palestine, especially amid the deteriorating living, social, and security conditions in the country. Some texts will be in Arabic, and some others in English, depending on the source.

في ظلّ تفاقم الظروف الإنسانيّة والاجتماعيّة في المنطقة جرّاء تصاعد العمليّات الأمنيّة فيها، يقدّم مجلس كنائس الشرق الأوسط تقريرًا أسبوعيًّا بعنوان "مرصد فلسطين" حيث يتضمّن آخر المستجدّات الّتي تشهدها فلسطين خصوصًا وسط تدهور الظروف المعيشيّة والاجتماعيّة والأمنيّة في البلاد. ستكون بعض النصوص باللغة العربية، وبعضها الآخر باللّغة الإنكليزيّة، وذلك حسب المصدر.

Between the MECC Media and Suboro TV in Atchaneh

As part of efforts to strengthen media relations and foster mutual cooperation, the Executive Director of Suboro TV Mrs. Zeina Youssef, welcomed the Coordinator of Church Relations and Media at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Mrs. Lea Adel Maamary, at the TV's center located in the Syriac Orthodox Patriarchate in Atchaneh. This friendly visit aimed to explore opportunities for media collaboration and the exchange of expertise in support of shared humanitarian and media mission.

Fruitful discussions centered on the importance of building effective media partnerships that contribute to highlighting meaningful Church and community activities.

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Land of Holiness 3 - The Blessed Father Bechara Abou Mrad

Holy Savior Monastery in Joun, Lebanon - Tomb of Father Bechara

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Lyrics by the Poet Emile Noun

Composed and Sung by Father Makarios Haidamous, from the Basilian Salvatorian Order

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