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The Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Issues Its Weekly Newsletter
“Momentum”
6-2-2026
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 "Egypt in the Week of Unity".
You can check the issue via the following link: https://mailchi.mp/bce04b51d1c7/momentum-mecc-weekly-newsletter.
You can also subscribe to the Momentum Newsletter via the following link:
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Video - Important Files Program with the MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs
Episode Twelve: His Visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026, and a Highlight on the International Day of Human Fraternity
Prepared and Presented by the Journalist Lea Adel Maamary
Produced by MECC
Palestine Observatory - Report: Friday 6 February 2026
Palestine Observatory - Report: Friday 6 February
مرصد فلسطين - تقرير الجمعة 6 شباط/ فبراير 202
In light of the worsening humanitarian and social conditions in the region due to the escalation of security operations, the Middle East Council of Churches presents a weekly report entitled "Palestine Monitor," which includes the latest developments in Palestine, especially amid the deteriorating living, social, and security conditions in the country. Some texts will be in Arabic, and some others in English, depending on the source.
في ظلّ تفاقم الظروف الإنسانيّة والاجتماعيّة في المنطقة جرّاء تصاعد العمليّات الأمنيّة فيها، يقدّم مجلس كنائس الشرق الأوسط تقريرًا أسبوعيًّا بعنوان "مرصد فلسطين" حيث يتضمّن آخر المستجدّات الّتي تشهدها فلسطين خصوصًا وسط تدهور الظروف المعيشيّة والاجتماعيّة والأمنيّة في البلاد. ستكون بعض النصوص باللغة العربية، وبعضها الآخر باللّغة الإنكليزيّة، وذلك حسب المصدر.
Video - Yes, You Are My Brother
A Special Episode On the occasion of the International Day of Human Fraternity
Produced By MECC
The Orthodox Church Starts the Fasting Journey: ‘Lord, have mercy on me, for I am a sinner’
What Is the Triodion Period?
His Beatitude Patriarch John X: The soul’s garment is humility… Great Lent is the Spring of souls yearning for the radiance of Christ
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“Lord, I have cried out on to Thee,” ... “Let us all make haste to humble the flesh by abstinence, as we set out upon the divine and unblemished Fast...” “I beseech Thee: cleanse me in the waters of repentance, and through prayer and fasting make me radiant…” with these hymns, the Orthodox Church prepare on the eve of the Vespers of Forgiveness Sunday for the journey, a fasting journey towards the Resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ.
Believers prepare for this journey with reverence to achieve one goal, a complete communion with God in body and soul, in word and deed. Fasting, the first commandment of our Lord Jesus, is the second phase of the Triodion period at the Orthodox Church, a time of returning to God.
Video - The International Day of Human Fraternity
What Is the Importance of Its Message?
The world celebrates the "International Day of Human Fraternity" on February 4 of each year, as adopted by the United Nations General Assembly. A day that reminds us of the importance of living in peace and love among all the inhabitants of the earth. Hence, this report sheds light on the most important meanings that this day carries, emphasizing the need for solidarity, cooperation and unity.
With His Holiness Pope Francis and His Eminence the Grand Imam Sheikh of Al-Azhar
February 4th, International Day of Human Fraternity!
What Are Its Origins?
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Since 2020, February 4th is no longer just another day, now it represents an international call to end violence and hatred hostile speeches… it is now a day that reminds us of our fraternity no matter our nationality, ethnicity, society or religion… it is an invitation to work towards peace, justice and stability… hoping to live the rest of our days by the command of Jesus Christ “Love one another as I have loved you” (John 34: 13).
The Middle East is the victim of divisions, conflicts and war nowadays ravaging every single one of his countries. The region is in desperate need of promoting dialogue and deepen fraternity relationships among people, from leaders to officials and citizens.
