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For the Third Day: St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in Maadi Hosts a Prayer Service for Christian Unity_Egypt
As part of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity celebrations, St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in Maadi hosted the Week’s third Prayer Service, with the participation of Bishops, Priests, and Pastors from various Churches, along with a congregation from Maadi and the surrounding areas.
The Service began with a welcoming word by Reverend Ousama Fathy, the Church's Pastor.
Then, Reverend Refaat Fikry, Associate Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), delivered an opening word, referencing the verse from Ephesians 4: " Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace." He highlighted the Church's pivotal role in preserving its Teaching, which represents its mission in a turbulent world, emphasizing the need for diligence from all God's people and their Leaders to achieve spiritual unity.
As well as, Reverend Yeshua Yacoub, Secretary General Secretary of the Egyptian Council of Churches, delivered a speech shedding light on the importance of preserving the unity and spirit of the one body of Christ despite all challenges and difficulties. He stressed on the Ecumenism of Prayer and the Ecumenism of practical action, which was embodied in the work of the Egyptian Council of Churches' Committees, including the Priests and Pastors Committee and the Women's Committee.
Closing Prayer for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026 in Lebanon
Hosted by His Eminence Bishop Michel Kassarji with the Participation of Church Leaders
His Beatitude Patriarch Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Al-Rai:
Unity means meeting at the core, at the essence, in Christ Himself
His Eminence Bishop Kassarji: The Holy Spirit transforms diversity into communion, pain into joy, and fear into hope
MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs:
The Ecumenical movement has laid the foundation and paved the way for sustained dialogue and cooperation among the Churches
On the occasion of the closing of the "Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026," an Ecumenical Prayer Service was held under the theme “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling” (Ephesians 4: 4), hosted by His Eminence Bishop Michel Kassarji, Head of the Chaldean Church in Lebanon, on Sunday, January 25, 2026, in the Archangel Raphael Chaldean Cathedral, Baabda - Lebanon.
Video - Word of His Eminence Bishop Michel Kassarji, Head of the Chaldean Church in Lebanon
At the Conclusion of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026, in the Chaldean Cathedral of the Archangel Raphael, Baabda - Lebanon
The Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Issues Its Weekly Newsletter
“Momentum”
23-1-2026
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 "A Prayer for Unity under the auspices of the Syriac Community in al-Fayhaa". It is the speech he delivered at the Ecumenical meeting held on the occasion of the "Week of Prayer for Christian Unity," on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the St. Ephrem Syriac Orthodox Church, Tripoli, Lebanon.
You can check the issue via the following link: https://mailchi.mp/09994f38dbae/momentum-mecc-weekly-newsletter.
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The MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs Delivers a Word at the Conclusion of the "Week of Prayer for Christian Unity" 2026 - Lebanon
The Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs, at the conclusion of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026, in the Chaldean Cathedral of the Archangel Raphael, Baabda - Lebanon:
Throughout its long history, the Ecumenical movement has consistently relied on dialogue to achieve its goals. This has been complemented by activities such as shared Worship, Ecumenical Prayers, and most importantly, the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and the Season of Creation, as well as joint social work and Theological discussions…
If we must pause and reflect on the past, with its achievements and shortcomings, we can say that this movement has made fundamental accomplishments. It has laid the foundation and paved the way for sustained dialogue and cooperation among the Churches. It has also led to some mergers between Churches in various parts of the world…
Faith, Hope and Joy in the Ecumenical Prayer Service on the Occasion of the Conclusion of the "Week of Prayer for Christian Unity" 2026
Hosted by the Chaldean Cathedral of the Archangel Raphael, Baabda - Lebanon
(Part Three)
“O Lord, shine the light of Your righteousness and wisdom on all Your creatures. Make us children of light and children of the day, so that we may always live our lives reverently, and become for all the world, worthy lampstands for Your life-giving light” (from the Ecumenical Prayer Service for the Week of Unity 2026).
Closing Prayer Service for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026 Hosted by the Chaldean Cathedral of the Archangel Raphael, Baabda - Lebanon
(Part Two)
We Pray together, with hearts full of hope, on the occasion of the "Week of Prayer for Christian Unity" 2026.
A Closing Prayer Service hosted by the Chaldean Cathedral of the Archangel Raphael, Baabda - Lebanon.
Closing of the "Week of Prayer for Christian Unity" 2026 Hosted By His Eminence Bishop Michel Kassarji, Head of the Chaldean Community in Lebanon
(Part One)
Closing of the "Week of Prayer for Christian Unity" 2026, in an Ecumenical Prayer Service, under the theme “There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling” (Ephesians 4: 4)”, hosted by the Chaldean Cathedral of the Archangel Raphael, Baabda - Lebanon.
The Prayer was attended by the Heads of Churches, and the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs, and an MECC delegation.
Hosted by the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East
Tearfund Holds Coordination Meeting with MECC and Partners in Syria
MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs from Balamand:
Let us work to strengthen cooperation to ensure a better future for all people of the region
With the blessings of His Beatitude Patriarch John X, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, and President of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) for the Orthodox family, the international organization “Tearfund” held a general meeting with its new leadership, represented by CEO Silas Balraj, International Director Claire Tiffen, Regional Director Safa Hijazeen, Country Director for Syria and Lebanon Jamie Abraham, and Regional Advisor for Church and Community transformation Rami Kaskas. The meeting took place on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, in the conference hall of the St. John of Damascus Institute of Theology in Balamand, Lebanon.
The Middle East Council of Churches participated in the meeting, represented by its Secretary General Professor Michel Abs, at the head of a delegation that included Ms. Nina Hallak, Director of the Lebanon’s Office of the Diakonia and Social Service Department, and Journalist Lea Adel Maamary, Coordinator of Media and Church Relations.
The meeting also brought together Leaders and representatives from the Melkite Greek Catholic Church, Greek Orthodox Church, Maronite Church, Syriac Orthodox Church, Evangelical Presbyterian Church, and Evangelical Union Church. Attendees were also the Executive Directors of the Evangelical “Tahanan” Association, the Department of Ecumenical Relations, and the St. Ephrem Patriarchal Development Committee.