Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs: The Council Plants Seeds in Unfertile Grounds between Churches so it Blooms

We Need to Cooperate with the New Generations

The World Student Christian Federation organized an online Ecumenical meeting hosting the Middle East Council of Churches Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs. This meeting was held within the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity framework under the title of “The Ecumenical Interaction of Churches”.

“The COVID-19 pandemic posed enormous challenges in 2020. Well-coordinated communication support to the fellowship, has been – and still is – pivotal in addressing this situation”, says WCC Communication Director, Marianne Ejdersten and added “Communications from the WCC must be inclusive and have participation and hope at their core. Our task is to ignite hope for a better world where human dignity prevails.”

For the first time, a Bible app is making daily devotions during the 2021 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity available in an Arabic translation provided by the Middle East Council of Churches.

A Prayer Octave celebrated between the Chair of St. Peter and the Conversion of St. Paul!

This week, between January 18 and 25, Christians around the world participate in a historical stance. They unite together through common prayer deepening the spiritual communion between them and representing the spirit of unity in the diversity of all Churches.

Discourse on unity and solidarity

Discourse on unity and solidarity

Prayer is one of the most effective ways for the unity of the faith community.

But reaching the unity and the solidarity of the group requires other paths.

Unity is an end by itself, but cannot be reached without sacrifice and anguish.

Our virtual meeting will be held on Sunday January 24, 2021 on Zoom app

On the occasion of the "Week of Prayer for Christian Unity", the Middle East Council of Churches, and in cooperation with the Episcopal Committee for Ecumenical Relations, invite you to participate in a virtual meeting and an ecumenical prayer on Sunday January 24, 2021 at 6PM GMT.

In an effort to support Syrian society and address its needs, MECC distributed 255 food kits to families affected by the fires that broke out in a number of villages in the Christian Valley and Safita.

Report: 1 to 15 January 2021

REPORT: 1 TO 15 January 2021

Recently, the Interpol issued three international arrest notices or “Red Notices” for the owner and captain of a ship that brought 2,750 tons of explosive material. Those named are Borys Prokoshew who is the captain of the ship and Igor Grechushkin, a Russian businessman and apparent owner of the MV Rhosus that brought the ammonium nitrate into Beirut in late 2013.

Syria and Lebanon

Humanitarian Update

Reporting period: from 18 to 25 January 2021

Revd. Dr. Habib Badr: Despite all obstacles, the pursuit of Unity is still relentless

Our main role is to be the witnesses of Christ

The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity celebrated by Christians all over the world between January 18 and 25 of every year is one of the primary pillars of the Middle East Council of Churches’ mission.

What is prayer?

Prayer is, above all, a solemn address to the Originator of the universe, the Giver of life who pulled us out of nothingness

MECC supported 135 cancer patients who are affected and displaced, from different Syrian governorates through providing needed cancer medications.

Coronavirus Threatens 2021 Celebration

Christians around the world and in the Middle East have scheduled a yearly “Prayer for Christian Unity”. It has become a yearly ritual we celebrate all around the world between January 18 and 25 hoping that this initiative would promote dialogues among local, regional and world churches deepening partnership and developing ecumenical awareness through building bridges connecting all Christians.

What is the scientific truth behind the studies and where does the credibility of international health organizations lie?

2020 was a year of fierce fighting against the Coronavirus rampant pandemic still killing humanity all over the world since the beginning of 2021.

After being barred from continuing the Beirut blast investigation, Judge Fadi Sawan was allowed to resume with questioning the country’s officials and civil servants as part of the probe into the Beirut Port explosion.

The MECC Service and Relief Department - Diakonia organized vocational training courses for 175 women, with the aim of developing their abilities and enhancing their skills.

The MECC Service and Relief Department - Diakonia organized psychosocial support sessions for 248 citizens living in Mount Lebanon and its South.

Amid the economic crises in Lebanon, the team of Our Lady Dispensary, affiliated to the Middle East Council of Churches and located in Sabtiyeh - Lebanon, helped 800 people affected by the difficult living conditions, by providing medical services, which prices are increasing daily.