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Video - On the Commemoration of the Fall of Constantinople in 1453
MECC Presents the Constantinople Hymn
The MECC General Secretariat Team Holds Its Weekly Meeting
Praying for the Ascension Thursday
The Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs presided over the weekly meeting of the MECC General Secretariat, with an online participation of the Associate Secretary General Reverend Dr. Refaat Fikry, and colleagues from various departments, in person and online. The meeting took place on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the MECC headquarters in Beirut.
As is customary, the meeting began with a Biblical Reading, which this week focused on the Gospel of Luke 46: 24-53 and Acts 1: 1-14. The attendees then raised their Prayers on the occasion of the Ascension Thursday, saying together, "Lift with you, O Lord, our souls and minds from emptiness and temporal concerns to divine understanding and truth."
The Head of the Committee of the Coptic Orthodox Church in Lebanon Deacon Royce Bahjat Samir Malak Hanin, Meets with the MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs
The Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs received Deacon Royce Bahjat Samir Malak Hanin, Head of the Committee of the Coptic Orthodox Church in Lebanon, appointed by His Grace Anba Antonios, Metropolitan of Jerusalem and the Near East for the Coptic Orthodox Church, and President of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) for the Eastern Orthodox Family. The meeting took place on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at the MECC headquarters in Beirut.
Attendees were Ms. Nina Hallak, the Director of the Beirut Office in the Diakonia and Social Service Department at MECC, the Journalist Lea Adel Maamary, the Media Officer, Coordinator of the Church and Media Relations, and Director of the Platform of the Word at MECC, and the Council's Media Team.
Children Searching for Their Childhood
Child Labor Is a Phenomenon That Is Worsening Daily. Are There Any Solutions to Reduce It?
Dr. Haifa’ Salam to the MECC Media: It is necessary to develop a national strategy for social protection in Lebanon
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A phenomenon unlike any other social phenomenon... a phenomenon that affects the rights of the most vulnerable groups... They are the children searching for their childhood in street corners, factories, mines, agricultural lands, and deserts... searching for rights that have been taken away from them under a scorching sun, bitter cold, and the worst conditions a person can experience. The reason?
They were forced to work! They were forced to give up the innocence of childhood to face the harshness of life.
Child labor is nothing but the murder of a childhood deprived of play, entertainment, proper upbringing, and education.
A dangerous reality that we cannot ignore. Who bears responsibility for the danger they are exposed to? And is there anyone who listens to their pain?
The Middle East Council of Churches and Its Partners Continue Their Support for Youth
A New Ecumenical Day Within the “Youth Leadership Building” Program in Lebanon
The Theological and Ecumenical Department at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) continues its "Youth Leadership Building" program in Lebanon. It organized a new Ecumenical youth day, the last before the summer camp, which will culminate the program with the graduation of participants representing various Church Families.
Noting that this program is implemented in partnership with Youth for Christ (YFC), Kerk in Actie (KIA), Ithraa Center in Lebanon, the Bible Society in Lebanon and the World Student Christian Federation (WSCF).
The youth day was held at the Theopolis Center in Lebanon and began with icebreakers activities to strengthen fraternal bonds between the participants. It also included two interactive sessions with Mr. Maher Al Jamal who came all the way from Qatar specifically to accompany and support the youth.
The Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Issues Its Weekly Newsletter
“Momentum”
23-5-2025
This issue includes reports, videos, news, articles, and a full coverage of the latest developments in the MECC activities, as well as the Church, Ecumenical, and social events, particularly the Mass marking the beginning of the Pontificate of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV, and the Meeting of the Patriarchs of the Eastern Orthodox Churches in the Middle East in Egypt، and other Church News.
This is in addition to the weekly word of the MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs which is written in this issue on the occasion of the press conference to announce the joint scientific conference between the Middle East Council of Churches and the Romaion Cultural Association, entitled “Strengthening Christian Faith Unity: The 1700th Jubilee Of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea”.
You can check the issue via the following link: https://mailchi.mp/ab2f7994b5f2/momentum-mecc-weekly-newsletter.
Video - A Press Conference to Announce the Conference
"Strengthening Christian Faith Unity: The 1700th Jubilee Of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea"
The MECC Media Participates in a Training on Artificial Intelligence and Its Use in Publishing, Organized by the Bible Society in Lebanon
Based on the importance of capacity building in line with modern developments, the Media of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) participated in a training on "Artificial Intelligence and Its Use in Publishing" with the Jordanian trainer Mr. Emad Hanna. The course was organized by the Christian Publisher League (CPLL) at the Bible Society in Lebanon on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the Society's headquarters in Beirut.
This course is the sixth in a series of training sessions on the subject of Christian publishing, bringing together representatives from various organizations and publishing houses.
The Middle East Council of Churches and the Romaian Cultural Society Announce the Fifth Scientific Conference in a Press Conference
Strengthening Christian Faith Unity: The 1700th Jubilee Of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea
Secretary General Professor Michel Abs: It was a decisive Council for faith, settling doubt with certainty and producing the Creed, which the Church continues to follow to this day
Professor Najib Jahshan: Our duty as a cultural Society that sheds light on our ancient Roman heritage, we are holding this international conference to highlight this unique historical event
Engineer Abdallah Hayek: The conference will include sessions focusing on the historical situation and Church issues that preceded the Council, the Council's convening and agenda, and its near- and long-term outcomes
Dr. Elie Mouwakadie: During the conference, Dr. Asad Rustum will be inscribed in the Golden Register of Roman Creators during the conference
At the invitation of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) and the Romaian Cultural Society, a press conference was held to announce the “The Fifth Scientific Conference - Strengthening Christian Faith Unity: The 1700th Jubilee Of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea”, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, live from the Platform of the Word at the MECC headquarters in Beirut. Noting that the Fifth Scientific Conference will take place on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the Liqaa Center in Rabweh, Metn, Lebanon.
Attendees in the press conference, which was broadcasted live on Télé Lumière and Noursat TV Channel, and the MECC Facebook Page, were the Director of the Theological and Ecumenical Department at MECC Fr. Dr. Antoine Al Ahmar, and the Coordinator of the "Dialogue, Social Cohesion, and Human Dignity" program at MECC Dr. Laure Abi Khalil.
Following the Lebanese National Anthem, the press conference began, and was hosted by the Journalist Lea Adel Maamary, the Media Officer, the Coordinator of the Church and Media Relations, and the Director of the Platform of the Word at MECC.
The Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) and the Romaian Cultural Society
Invite You to Participate in a Press Conference, Today, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, To Announce:
The Fifth Scientific Conference
Strengthening Christian Faith Unity:
The 1700th Jubilee
Of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea
Christian Unity Is One of Pope Leo XIV's Interests
A Plan of Work Towards a More Peaceful World
Media of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC)
“I was chosen, without any merit of my own, and now, with fear and trembling, I come to you as a brother, who desires to be the servant of your faith and your joy, walking with you on the path of God’s love, for he wants us all to be united in one family.” With these words, Pope Leo XIV announced the approach of his Pontificate as a program filled with service, love, and fraternity, during the Mass marking the beginning of his Petrine Ministry on Sunday.
"One family," the Supreme Pontiff emphasized, fully aware of the extent of the suffering of the human family today as a result of wars, conflicts, and crises, which he denounced in his meeting with the Representatives of Churches, other Christian Denominations, and Representatives of other Religions. Between "no" and "yes," the Missionary Bishop and Grandson of Migrants called for the need to be free from all ideological or political conditioning.
“No” to war and “yes” to peace, “no” to the arms race and “yes’” to disarmament, “no” to an economy that impoverishes peoples and the Earth and “yes” to integral development. This is what the Pope said to his guests, stressing that the witness of fraternity will inevitably contribute to building a more peaceful world.
While peace has become a dream for many people suffering from woes and tragedies, Christian and human unity has become essential to overcome life's difficulties and challenges. Is there anyone who truly understands the importance and gravity of this issue? This is a question we pose to the concerned world leaders and decision-makers!