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The MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs Meets with His Eminence Sheikh Rabih Koubayssi

Emphasizing on the Need to Uphold Human Dignity and Preserve Social Unity

The Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs received His Eminence Sheikh Rabih Koubayssi, Secretary of the Islamic-Christian Meeting in Tyre, Lebanon, and Specialist in Muslim-Christian Relations from the Saint Joseph University (USJ) in Beirut, in the presence of the Journalist Lea Adel Maamary, Media and Church Relations Coordinator at MECC. The meeting took place on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at the MECC headquarters in Beirut.

During the meeting, both sides discussed the work of the Middle East Council of Churches, particularly in promoting dialogue and strengthening the values of love and fraternity among all segments of society through various Ecumenical, Theological, humanitarian, social, and media programs.

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Video - A special interview with His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark

As part of the activities of the Sixth World Conference of the Faith and Order Commission at the World Council of Churches (WCC), which was held at the Papal Logos Center in Wadi El Natrun - Egypt

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His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolas Antoniou Presided Over the Divine Liturgy at the Archangels Church in Al-Zaher - Egypt

In the Presence of the MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs

His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolas Antonio, Greek Orthodox Metropolitan of Tanta and its Dependencies, and Patriarchal Commissioner for Arab Affairs, presided over the Divine Liturgy on Friday, October 31, 2025, at the Archangels Church in Al-Zaher, Egypt. He was assisted by the Parish Priest Father Youssef Darous. The service was attended by the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs, and believers.

In his word, His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolas Antonio welcomed Professor Michel Abs, who then delivered a word about the Middle East Council of Churches and His Eminence’s role over the past many years before handing over the reins to His Eminence Metropolitan Damaskinos Alazrai.

Afterwards, His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolas Antonio presided over the Memorial Service commemorating the fortieth day since the passing of Dr. Rafik Medhat Hakim, who departed this life in the hope of resurrection and eternal life. May his memory be eternal.

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