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A Christian–Islamic Encounter for Peace in Lebanon and the Region on the Occasion of the Feast of the Annunciation
At the Invitation of the Middle East Council of Churches and the Episcopal Committee for Christian–Muslim Dialogue in Lebanon
Words Emphasized Strengthening the Spirit of Faith and Human Fraternity Among the Lebanese
On the occasion of the Feast of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary, and under the title “The Annunciation of Mary Brings Us Together... And Her Peace Unites Us,” the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) and the Episcopal Committee for Christian–Muslim Dialogue, emanating from the Council of Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops in Lebanon, organized a Christian–Islamic Encounter for peace in Lebanon and the region. The event took place on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, in the hall of the Syriac Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady of the Annunciation, Museum - Beirut.
Attendees were His Excellency the Apostolic Nuncio to Lebanon Archbishop Paolo Borgia; His Eminence Bishop Mar Matthias Charles Mrad, Patriarchal Vicar of the Syriac Catholic Archdiocese of Beirut and Head of the Episcopal Committee for Christian-Muslim Dialogue in Lebanon; the MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs; Father Dr. Antoine Al Ahmar, Director of the MECC Theological and Ecumenical Department; Father Movses Garen Yosolkanian, Coordinator of the MECC Eco-Justice Justice Unit; and Lawyer Professor Ibrahim Traboulsi, Member of the MECC Executive Committee. The Encounter also brought together Christian, Muslim, and Druze Spiritual Leaders, Religious, social, and cultural figures, educational and academic personalities, members of the Episcopal Committee for Christian–Muslim Dialogue, and some MECC colleagues.
The Middle East Council of Churches Congratulates His Beatitude Patriarch Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Al-Rai
On the Occasion of the Yearly Anniversary of His Enthronement As Maronite Patriarch of Antioch and All the East
On the occasion of the Yearly Anniversary of the Enthronement of His Beatitude Patriarch Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Al-Rai, as Maronite Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, the Secretary General Professor Michel Abs, on behalf of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) family, extends his warmest congratulations to His Beatitude, who is also the President of the Council of Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops in Lebanon, wishing him continued health and success in his Pastoral service as a faithful servant of the Church of Christ.
The Middle East Council of Churches also raises its Prayers to God on the intention of His Beatitude to bless his service, bestow His graces upon him, and grant him the power of the Holy Spirit to lead his Church to the salvation in the name of Jesus Christ, and to remain a model of love and endless giving in the field of the Lord, wishing him many years of goodness, blessing, and holiness.
Video - The Annunciation of Mary Brings Us Together... And Her Peace Unites Us
A Christian-Islamic Prayer & Supplication Encounter
At the Hall of the Syriac Catholic Cathedral of Our Lady of the Annunciation, Museum - Beirut
The Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Issues Its Weekly Newsletter
“Momentum”
19-3-2026
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 "From Hell… Live Broadcast".
You can check the issue via the following link: https://mailchi.mp/98c9f34da532/momentum-mecc-weekly-newsletter.
You can also subscribe to the Momentum Newsletter via the following link:
https://mecc.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?id=fd3381352a&u=1db32cafe9ea32b38eb90480a.
Christian-Islamic Prayer & Supplication Encounter for Peace in Lebanon and the Region
On the Occasion of the Feast of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary
