His Holiness Pope Tawadros II Receives a Delegation from the “Trauma Healing and Spiritual Counseling” Program Organized by MECC
“Easter Is a Season of Hope”
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As part of a workshop within the Trauma Healing and Spiritual Counseling Program (THSC) organized by the Theological and Ecumenical Department at the Middle East Council of Churches(MECC), in Egypt, His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, received the delegation participating in the program at the Papal Headquarters in Cairo.
During the meeting, His Holiness welcomed the delegation, especially during the Easter Season, noting that this is a time of hope. He also emphasized the importance of preserving hope in people’s hearts and spreading it among others.
From her side, the Program Coordinator Sister Emilie Tannous, gave a brief presentation on the goals and beginnings of the program, thanking His Holiness for his time and for receiving the delegation.
At the end of the visit, His Holiness Pope Tawadros II offered each visitor a Cross of the Coptic Orthodox Church as a souvenir of love from the meeting.
It is worth noting that the workshop of the Trauma Healing and Spiritual Counseling Program was held at the Logos Papal Center in Wadi El Natrun, bringing together 27 participants who experienced new insights that contributed to strengthening their personal journey towards healing and enabled them to accompany others with a spirit of compassion and understanding.
The session also included times of Prayer and reflection, as well as interactive workshops on understanding psychological trauma and its effects, alongside practical methods for healing and building resilience. In addition, there were group discussions, personal sharing, and guided activities, allowing participants to express their experiences and emotions in an atmosphere of trust and openness.
