MECC
The Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs, in an interview with
China Christian Daily
during the World Council of Churches' Faith and Order Conference in Egypt:
"The importance of such global conferences lies in the fact that they bring Christians together to learn about each other, their heritage and cultures... Such meetings develop knowledge, unite people, and strengthen relationships among them to think and work together. Let us cooperate in work and dialogue to serve humanity!"
A Press Conference As Part of the Sixth World Conference of the World Council of Churches' Commission on Faith and Order
MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs: “Christianity is about togetherness between all”
Speakers: “Youth are the present and future of the Church and have a significant role in working for Christian unity”
Media of the Middle East Council if Churches (MECC) - Egypt
Statements, inquiries, and exchange of experiences about Christian unity and the importance of working towards it today were the focus of a press conference held as part of the Sixth World Conference of the World Council of Churches' Commission on Faith and Order, held under the title "Where now visible unity?" at the Papal Logos Centre in Wadi El Natrun, Egypt.
Speakers included Reverend Professor Jerry Pillay, WCC General Secretary, Reverend Professor Stephanie Dietrich, Moderator of the WCC Faith and Order Commission, Professor Michel Abs, MECC Secretary General, His Eminence Metropolitan Thomas of Elqousia & Mir Assiut, His Eminence Archbishop Angelos of London, His Grace Bishop Abraham, Auxiliary Bishop, Diocese of Los Angeles et al., and Dr. Andrej Jeftić, Director of Faith and Order Commission.
From his part, the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs mentioned that "the conference is an opportunity to review the achievements of the past and explore the aspirations and visions for the next period.
Christianity is about togetherness between all, regardless of the differences in Church families and cultures.”
An Exhibition Documenting the History of the Coptic Orthodox Church at the Sixth World Conference of the Faith and Order Commission
The St. Mark Foundation for Coptic Heritage Seeks to Consolidate Coptic Culture
Media of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) - Egypt
The activities of the Sixth World Conference of the Faith and Order Commission of the World Council of Churches (WCC), held at the Papal Logos Center in Wadi El Natrun, Egypt, are not only a series of Theological and scientific sessions and lectures, but also an opportunity to discover the richness of the Coptic Orthodox Church and its heritage through various cultural, traditional, and Liturgical ways.
In this context, the St. Mark Foundation for Coptic Heritage presents an exhibition featuring a collection of photos documenting the most prominent historical Coptic Orthodox Monasteries and Churches in Egypt, so the conference’s participants can check it in detail and delve into the culture and heritage.
Notably, the exhibition is being held in the outdoor section of the conference hall, allowing participants to visit it at any time and learn about the historical eras that have shaped the path of the Coptic Orthodox Church.
A New Ecumenical Experience from the Papal Logos Center in Egypt to the Entire World
Consolidating Human Fraternity and Promoting the Ecumenical Spirit
Media of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) - Egypt
Photos: World Council of Churches (WCC)
The eyes of the world are today on the Arab Republic of Egypt, specifically on the Papal Logos Center in Wadi El Natrun, where the global Ecumenical family is gathering to Pray and celebrate together the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council in Nicaea in 352.
This historic event, organized by the Faith and Order Commission of the World Council of Churches (WCC) under the title "Where now for visible unity?", is taking place from October 24 to 29, 2025, and hosted by the Coptic Orthodox Church.
More than 400 attendees from Church leaders, Religious and Ecumenical leaders, and even youth, from around the world are participating in the conference’ sessions and delved into the various topics and issues it raises about the Council of Nicaea and the importance of Christian unity.
This unity is truly embodied by the participants, with their diverse traditions, the richness of their Churches, and the experiences they share in an atmosphere of fraternity, joy, and determination to continue cooperation, solidarity, and working together.
The Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs delivers a word at the Faith and Order Conference of the World Council of Churches (WCC) in Egypt
“Christian unity is much more visible than we think… The Christ is one and we are one, and in His name we celebrate life and salvation.
As Christians, we develop huge number of togetherness settings.
Christians accept each other regardless their differences.
We are in a way one… Unity is there we just need to know how to live it”
Video - The Opening Prayer of the World Conference on Faith and Order at the World Council of Churches (WCC)
Being held under the theme “Where now for visible unity?”, at the Papal Logos Center in Wadi El Natrun, Egypt
Fraternity, love and hope in the Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order at the World Council of Churches (WCC)
Being held under the theme “Where now for visible unity?”, between 24 and 29 October 2025, at the Papal Logos Center in Wadi El Natrun, Egypt
Video - Leaders and Positions
His Beatitude Patriarch Raphaël Bedros XXI's During the Thanksgiving Mass Following the Canonization of Archbishop Ignatius Maloyan
20-10-2025
Video - The Second Symposium on Eco-Theology Organized By MECC
Under the Title "Peace with Creation, Spiritual and Practical Perspectives from the East"
10-11 October 2025 - At the Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, Abbassia - Cairo
The MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs Meets with Cardinal Kurt Koch at the Vatican
Words Emphasizes that the Goal of Ecumenical Work Is Measured by Its Spiritual Depth
The participation of the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs, in the Canonization Ceremony of Archbishop Ignatius Maloyan, included a series of meetings with Cardinals and Priests at the Vatican. Professor Abs met with Cardinal Kurt Koch, Prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity in the Vatican. Attendees were also the Coordinator of Media and Church Relations at MECC Lea Adel Maamary, and the Assistant in the MECC Media Department Subdeacon Chady Chata.
With true brotherhood, Cardinal Koch welcomed Professor Abs and expressed his joy at this meeting, which promotes the virtue of love.
For his part, Professor Abs presented a detailed explanation about MECC: its history, stages, structure, and working strategy. He also highlighted the work of each of the Council's departments and their initiatives, projects, and activities on many spiritual, social, humanitarian, Theological, Ecumenical, and other levels.
The MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs Meets with Father Hyacinthe Destivelle at the Vatican
Words Emphasizes the Importance of the MECC Role in Promoting Interfaith Dialogue
As part of his visit to the Vatican, the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs met with the French DominicanMonk Father Hyacinthe Destivelle, an Officer at the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity in the Vatican.
Attended were the Coordinator of Media and Church Relations at MECC Lea Adel Maamary, and the Assistant in the MECC Media Department Subdeacon Chady Chata.
Both sides discussed many issues related to dialogue, Christian unity, the MECC programs and current challenges, the importance of Theology in human life, and other topics of interest to the Church and the Council.
