about the background and repercussions of the explosion at the Church of the Prophet Elias in Dweilaa- Damascus

“Momentum”

27-6-2025

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 “Words Before It’s Too Late”.

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Father Nohra Sfeir, a Carmelite from the Discalced Carmelite Friars in Lebanon, in an Exclusive Interview with the MECC Media:

"The Relics of Saint Therese remind us of the steadfastness of faith and the importance of trust in God and surrender to Him

We are called to be messengers of love"

"I travel across Lebanon for the sake of love and peace." Saint Therese of the Child Jesus chose, on the centenary of her canonization, to travel across the Land of the Cedars from South to North, passing through various Dioceses, Churches, and regions, carrying flowers of hope and holiness to spread them in the land of holiness and faith.

While Lebanon is in dire need of a glimmer of hope at a time when it longs for stability and peace, the eyes of the Lebanese are fixed on the Relics of Saint Therese, which are returning to Lebanese territory for the second visit of its kind, between June 13 and July 20, twenty-three years after her first visit.

The heavens rejoice, the angels exult, and the faithful raise their Prayers, seeking the Saint's blessing and drawing from her strength, determination, and love. What is the significance of this visit? What are its implications for our lives today?

On June 25, 2025, an official delegation from the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) offered condolences in the hall of the Holy Cross Church_Al-Qassaa_Damascus, to His Beatitude Patriarch John X, for the Martyrs who died as a result of the terrorist attack that targeted Worshippers at St. Elias Church in the town of Dweilaa, near the Syrian capital, Damascus, on Sunday, June 22, 2025.

The delegation included the Secretary General Professor Michel Abs, the Coordinator of the Dialogue and Human Dignity Programs Professor Laure Abi Khalil, the Coordinator of Media and Church Relations, the Journalist Mrs. Lea Adel Maamary, the Director of the Damascus Office Mr. Ghassan Shaheen, and many MECC employees in Syria.

The Secretary General expressed his pride in His Beatitude's national and social stances and expressed his willingness to provide whatever is needed from MECC to heal the wounds of our people in Syria.

In his turn, His Beatitude praised the MECC work and urged the delegation to continue the Council's journey as it is today.

By Father Minas Fahoum

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“Momentum”

20-6-2025

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 “War, Time and Again”.

You can check the issue via the following link: https://mailchi.mp/c90754a22759/momentum-mecc-weekly-newsletter.

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