مرصد فلسطين - تقرير الجمعة 6 آذار/ مارس 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.

The Middle East Council of Churches is closely monitoring with great concern the serious developments currently taking place in the region, amid escalating military tensions, which are accompanied by severe humanitarian consequences affecting civilians and local communities in several countries across the Middle East. The recent events, in addition to those that preceded them, have led to painful human losses and damages, resulting in a humanitarian situation that can only be described as catastrophic.

What the region is witnessing today is part of a series of accumulated crises that its peoples have faced over the past years, with many communities already suffering from difficult economic conditions and increasing vulnerability in their social fabric. The recent escalation has exacerbated the scale of the humanitarian tragedy, particularly with the damage to essential facilities such as hospitals, schools, and vital service networks. This situation threatens all social groups, particularly the most vulnerable, with special impacts on children, the elderly, patients, and those with special needs.

The Middle East Council of Churches is closely following the reality of the affected communities through its networks, which include churches and partner institutions spread across the region. The churches and their institutions have proactively provided emergency humanitarian aid to needy families without discrimination, based on their mission to serve humanity, preserve dignity, and foster solidarity among local communities…

At the Recital "Your Sight On Our Homeland"

MECC Archive 2024

Under the patronage and blessings of His Beatitude Patriarch Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Al-Rai, Maronite Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, represented by His Eminence Bishop Hanna Alwan, the Patriarchal Vicar General, a spiritual recital was held under the title “Your Sight On Our Homeland”, during which the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Dr. Michel Abs delivered a word that carried the title "Your Endowment Oh God".

The recital was performed by the Journalist and Artist Dalia Freyfer, accompanied by the Musician Mr. Fadi Abi Hachem, on Friday 11 October 2024, in the Church of Christ the King - Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon. Noting that it took place at the invitation and organization of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) and the Pastoral Office for Persons with Disabilities (POPD) in the Maronite Patriarchate – Bkerke, Lebanon.

Oh Spring of love, an hymn that was born in the most difficult circumstances that Lebanon faced during the crisis between 1975-1990, and entered into the core of memory, and continued to call upon Jesus in every difficult period that passed through Lebanon.

With words from the heart, this short video sheds light on the value of the land of Lebanon, the birthplace of Saints and Martyrs, and the destiny of this people to confront harsh circumstances throughout the ages. 

Produced By MECC

This video presents a reflection entitled “Lebanon Is in Turmoil”. Through its words and scenes, it sheds light on the tragic situation that Lebanon is passing through, asking God, the God of justice and peace, to grant peace in the country and the entire world.

With the Artist and Journalist Dalia Freyfer and the Musician Mr. Fadi Al Hachem, we raise our hymns and Prayers on the intention of peace and justice in the Middle East and the world!

Produced By MECC

An Episode Entitled “Children with Special Needs”

Produced by "The Platform of the Word" at the Middle East Council of Churches

As part of its program network, “The Platform of the Word” at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) presents an episode within the program “And the Family Remains”, under the title “Children with Special Needs”.

The program raises issues related to the family, motherhood and childhood, in addition to the Church’s view and response to the challenges, especially in light of the difficult living conditions that the region is passing through.