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¿Interferirán las Naciones Unidas en las investigaciones sobre la explosión del puerto de Beirut?

53 grupos de derechos libaneses, regionales e internacionales y particulares, así como 62 supervivientes y familiares de las víctimas y los bomberos, enviaron una carta conjunta a la ONU en la que pedían a la organización que iniciara su propia investigación imparcial. El motivo de este movimiento es la lenta y oscura investigación que no ha encontrado respuesta alguna. En su lugar, meses de burocracia política, obstrucción, evasión y retraso, han asfixiado la investigación; no hay que imaginar las fuerzas que actúan para ocultar lo que realmente ocurrió el 4 de agosto.

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A Week Prior to His Ordination a Bishop

Patriarchal Media Director Father Joseph Bali:

“I am a true Syriac Orthodox when I am open to other churches,

I will continue to do my duty in my church to provide Christian media”

“Since you were faithful in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities. Come, share your master’s joy.” (Matthew 25:23), Father Joseph Bali is a colleague and friend who will be taking on greater responsibility as he will be ordained a Bishop on the 25th of next June by Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II in the Church of Our Virgin Lady at the Patriarchal Headquarters in Atchaneh - Lebanon, with Father Roger Akhras and Father Kyrollos Babi.

Father Joseph Bali, the faithful servant, holding a BA in Physics and a MA in Philosophy, joined St. Ephrem the Syriac Theological Seminary in Maarrat Saydnaya.

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“Momentum”, the Weekly Newsletter from the Middle East Council of Churches

The new issue of “Momentum”, the weekly newsletter issued by the Communication and Public Relations Department of the Middle East Council of Churches, includes the weekly message of the Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs entitled "In the Church of Christ, there is neither a refugee nor a stranger", a detailed report regarding the webinar “Covid-19 in Times of Unrest - economic crises and sociopolitical conflicts in the Middle East” organized by WCC and MECC.

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On the Day of the Pentecost, a Renewal of Faith and Transition to True Light

Come, Holy Spirit, and send us a ray of your light from heaven

It is the day of the founding and birth of the Church, the day on which it was entrusted with its mission: a community of missionaries and witnesses. The disciples accepted the word of the Lord with great joy to preach it around the world in one language, the language of God... It is the day of Pentecost, the memory of the coming of the Holy Spirit on the apostles who were gathered with the Mother of God in Zion, Jerusalem, following the ascension of Jesus Christ into the heart of the Heavenly Father. It is the celebration of renewal that guides man from darkness and sin to light and chastity. This divine light was mentioned in the Bible of John in chapter 8:12: “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness but will have the light of life.”

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Will the United Nations Interfere in the Beirut Port Blast Investigations?

53 Lebanese, regional, and international rights groups and individuals, as well as 62 survivors and families of the victims and firefighters, sent a joint letter to the UN asking the organization to launch its own impartial investigation. The reason behind this move is the slow and obscure investigation that has been finding no answers whatsoever. Instead, months of political red tape, obstruction, evasion, and delay, have suffocated the investigation; there is no imagine the forces at work to hide what really happened on August 4.

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Inequality and its Discontents

Report: 1 to 11 June 2021

With the severe decrease in COVID-19 cases in almost every country, international donors and investors are re-organizing their efforts towards the development of this region. However, some countries are relying more than others on aid, depending on the type of political system in place. For instance, Egypt has taken advantage of inward investment to launch massive projects. Meanwhile, others such as Lebanon and Syria are struggling under economic sanctions imposed on key decision makers not in line with western policies.

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Delegación de la Secretaría General del Consejo de Iglesias del Oriente Medio

Visita a Su Beatitud el Patriarca Youssef Al-Absi en Rabwe

La delegación de la Secretaría General del Consejo de Iglesias del Oriente Medio sigue visitando a los jefes de las Iglesias del Líbano. El equipo visitó a Su Beatitud Youssef Al-Absi, Patriarca de la Iglesia greco-católica melquita de Antioquía, Alejandría y Jerusalén, en la sede del Patriarcado en Rabweh, Líbano.

El Secretario General del MECC, Dr. Michel Abs, encabezó la delegación que incluía al Secretario General Asociado, Padre Dr. Nicolas Bustros, al abogado Ibrahim Traboulsi, miembro del Comité Ejecutivo y a los miembros del equipo de la Secretaría General.

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Middle East Council of Churches General Secretariat Delegation

Visiting His Beatitude Patriarch Youssef Al-Absi in Rabweh

The General Secretariat delegation of the Middle East Council of Churches continues visiting heads of Churches in Lebanon. The team visited His Beatitude Youssef Al-Absi, Patriarch of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church of Antioch, Alexandria and Jerusalem, at the Patriarchate headquarters in Rabweh, Lebanon. MECC Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs headed the delegation that included the Associate General Secretary Father Dr. Nicolas Bustros, Lawyer Ibrahim Traboulsi, member of the Executive Committee and members of the General Secretariat team.

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De la Iglesia a todo el mundo

El medio ambiente se desangra, ¿alguien lo oye sufrir?

Alabado sea, Señor, nuestra hermana y madre tierra...

No es nuevo para la Iglesia dar un paso hacia el medio ambiente, la creación de Dios, para protegerlo o preservarlo. A lo largo de la historia, la Iglesia ha abordado muchas cuestiones relacionadas con el medio ambiente y la Tierra, y todavía hoy las sitúa en el centro de sus prioridades.

El medio ambiente nos necesita a los humanos y viceversa, y preservarlo es una de las cuestiones más urgentes, especialmente en medio del agravamiento de las crisis que lo afectan negativamente. El medio ambiente necesita un cuidado constante, necesita la intervención humana para ayudarle a crecer en la esencia con la que Dios lo creó.

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¿Va a llegar a algún sitio la investigación sobre la explosión de Beirut?

A lo largo de 10 meses, muchas especulaciones sobre la causa de la explosión se han difundido en las noticias y en los medios de comunicación. Sin embargo, hasta este momento, estas especulaciones siguen sin estar respaldadas por pruebas concretas. Meses de trámites burocráticos e injerencias políticas han paralizado la investigación, lo que ha enfurecido aún más a las familias de las víctimas, a los libaneses en general y a la comunidad internacional.

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“Momentum”, the Weekly Newsletter from the Middle East Council of Churches

The new issue of “Momentum”, the weekly newsletter issued by the Communication and Public Relations Department of the Middle East Council of Churches, includes a video message from the Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs for the occasion of the World Environment Day, and the MECC statement following the Amman Incident. It also Includes several articles, exclusive interviews, MECC Departments’ news, various Ecumenical reports.

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From the Church to the Whole World

The Environment Is Bleeding, Does Anyone Hear It Suffering?

Praise, my Lord, Our Sister and Mother Earth...

It is not new for the Church to take a step towards the environment, God’s creation, to protect or preserve it. Throughout history, the Church addressed many issues related to the environment and Earth, still placing them today at the center of its priorities.

The environment needs us humans and vice versa, and preserving it is one of the most urgent issues, especially amid the aggravation of crises negatively affecting it. The environment is in dire need of consistent care, it needs human intervention to help it grow in the essence God created.

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Is the Beirut Blast Investigation Going Anywhere?

Over the course of 10 months, many speculations about the cause of the blast have spread on news and media platforms. Yet, till this very moment these speculations remain unbacked by concrete evidence. Months of red tape and political interference have stalled investigation thus further enraging the families of the victims, Lebanese in general, and the international community; such a massive explosive needs some form of tangible explanation so that justice can be made.

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La rehabilitación de la Escuela Siria devuelve la esperanza a sus alumnos tras diez años de guerra

Suena el timbre de la escuela anunciando el comienzo de las clases. Los alumnos se apresuran a ocupar sus puestos en largas filas alrededor del patio de la escuela. Luego saludan a la bandera y se dirigen a sus aulas. Poco después, las aulas de los edificios que rodean el patio se llenan de estudiantes, excepto un edificio construido con piedras antiguas; este edificio es el más antiguo de la escuela. Permanecerá vacío hasta que finalicen las actividades de rehabilitación y se retiren todos los efectos de la guerra, ya que permaneció en pie a pesar de los bombardeos y las explosiones terroristas durante los años de guerra en Siria.

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Delegación del Consejo de Iglesias del Oriente Medio en la Diócesis Maronita de Beirut

Arzobispo Abdel Al Sater: Valoramos la gestión de las crisis por parte del Consejo

Las necesidades son cada vez mayores y nos preparamos para el trabajo

Una delegación del Consejo de Iglesias del Oriente Medio, encabezada por el Secretario General, Dr. Michel Abs y el Secretario General Asociado, Padre Dr. Nicolas Bustros, visitó a Su Eminencia el Arzobispo de Beirut para los Maronitas Boulos Abdel-Sater en la sede de la Diócesis en Beirut.

Esta es una de las muchas visitas que el equipo de la Secretaría General está realizando a los arzobispos de Beirut para supervisar el Comité Ecuménico formado por las diferentes Iglesias de Beirut para socorrer a su pueblo tras la explosión del puerto de Beirut del 4 de agosto.

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Consejo de Iglesias de Oriente Medio: El incidente de Ammán y la Sociedad Consolidada

Tras el resentimiento que se extendió entre la comunidad cristiana de Ammán con la Gobernatorato de la Capital que retiró una pancarta con un versículo de la Biblia, el Consejo de Iglesias del Oriente Medio emitió la siguiente declaración:

Las proclamas de Su Excelencia el Sr. Yousef AlShawarbeh, alcalde de Ammán y antiguo ministro,y la respuesta y explicación de Su Excelencia el Metropolitano Christophoros Atallah, arzobispo ortodoxo griego de Ammán y presidente del Consejo de Jefes de Iglesias de Jordania, no han sido ninguna sorpresa. Ambas personas se criaron en la misma cultura jordana unida y amorosa que aprecia a sus hijos independientemente de su afiliación religiosa.

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La familia, la alegría de la vida

Carta pastoral del Patriarcado Ortodoxo Griego de Antioquía y de todo el Oriente

Respuestas a las preguntas esenciales de la vida

En medio de un mundo marcado por la cultura de la injusticia, la violencia, la desesperación y la incitación al odio (...) las familias se enfrentan a numerosos retos y limitaciones dejando su destino en manos de lo desconocido. Se ven empujadas a buscar respuestas a las cuestiones espinosas y confusas que las rodean. Por ello, la Iglesia desempeña un importante papel acompañando a la familia, núcleo de la sociedad, y guiándola para que supere los baches y las dudas y pueda alcanzar una vida más segura mediante una gran fe y esperanza en la presencia del Señor Jesucristo.

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