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Video - The Middle East Council of Churches Restores the Aleppo Educational Center in Cooperation with Kerk in Actie
As Part of the “Restoration Fund for Rehabilitation of Faith-based Social Services & Religious Infrastructure Damaged During the Crisis in Syria”
An Environmental Day in the Bekaa Organized by the MECC Theological and Ecumenical Department
The Theological and Ecumenical Department at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) organized a new environmental day in the Bekaa, specifically in the Ablah village, on Saturday, February 1, 2025, as part of its “Season of Creation” program implemented by the department with the support of “Danmission” Organization.
The youth of the village and its residents from the three Parishes in the town participated in this activity. Local bodies and institutions also played a prominent role in preparing and inviting for this popular gathering. Among them were the Municipality, Parishes, civil defense, scouts, schools, and the “Think Environmentally” section at the Daher Foundation. The event coincided with an exceptional drought period that Lebanon suffered from, so it was an occasion to raise Prayers to God for the blessing of the year and rainfall. On the other hand, this day coincided with the eve of the Feast of Lights (February 2), which crowns the special environmental period, i.e. the forty days between Christmas and the Feast of the Entry of Jesus Christ into the Temple. There is an ancient tradition, whereby people on this occasion hold a popular procession in the streets, including singing and dancing, in addition to Worship ceremonies in the Churches.
A General Meeting for the Team of the MECC General Secretariat and Future Aspirations
The Secretary General Professor Michel Abs Honors Colleagues Pierre Tanios and Ghada Traboulsieh in Appreciation of their Contributions in MECC
"Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things" (Matthew 25:23)
How great is giving when it is translated into words and deeds through service, faithfulness and love. With these words we can describe the service of our colleagues in the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), Mr. Pierre Tanios, the Treasurer, who has been loyal for MECC for nearly 50 years, and Mrs. Ghada Traboulsi, the Administrative Assistant and Insurance Delegate, who has been the caring mother for nearly 25 years.
Colleagues Pierre and Ghada were honored by the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs, in a general meeting for the team of the MECC General Secretariat held today, Tuesday, February 25, 2025, at the MECC headquarters in Beirut.
Video - Ending of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity in Egypt
The Youth Are Full of Faith
A Prayer Service for the Week of Unity at the Coptic Orthodox Church of the Evangelist St. Mark the Apostle - Maadi - Cairo
His Grace Bishop Daniel Stressed the Virtue of Love
Cairo, February 20, 2025
Under the title “Do you believe this?” (John 11: 26), a Prayer Service for Christian unity for the year 2025 was held at the Coptic Orthodox Church of the Evangelist St. Mark the Apostle - Maadi - Cairo, presided over by His Grace Bishop Daniel, Bishop of Maadi and Its Dependencies and Secretary of the Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church, at the invitation of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) in cooperation with the Egyptian Council of Churches, with the participation of Representatives of the Heads of the Churches in Egypt, the MECC Honorary Secretary General Dr. Gergis Saleh, and the MECC Associate Secretary General Reverend Dr. Refaat Fikry, Canon Dr. Bahig Ramzy, Head of the Executive Committee of the Egyptian Council of Churches, representing the Secretary General of the Egyptian Council of Churches Reverend Yachouh Yaacoub, Father Michel Milad, Member of the Priests and Parishes Committee, Father Youhanna Saad, Member of the Priests and Parishes Committee at the Council, Reverend Najib Fadl, Pastor of the Evangelical Church of Maadi, Deacon Essam Ayad, Member of the Week of Prayer Committee, Mr. Medhat Fayez, Head of the Ecumenical Committee, Nora Edward, Member of the Week of Prayer Committee and the Media and Publicity Officer for the Week of Prayer, Kyrollos Wehbeh, Member of the Week of Prayer Committee, Nancy Anis, Member of the Week of Prayer Committee, and believers, amidst the chanting of the Deacons’ choir.
Video - An Overview About the Most Prominent activities of the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Dr. Michel Abs
At the Head of An MECC Delegation, in the Arab Republic of Egypt
Video - His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark
Receives the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Dr. Michel Abs, and An MECC Delegation
The MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs Leaves Egypt Heading to Lebanon
Cairo, February 20, 2025
After an official Church visit that lasted eight consecutive days, the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs left Cairo heading to Lebanon.
The MECC Secretary General Professor Abs and the MECC delegation were accompanied to the airport by the Associate Secretary General Reverend Dr. Refaat Fikry.
The visit of the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs left positive repercussions on the Church and national levels.
The MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs, Meets with the Writer and Thinker Robert Al-Fares
Cairo, February 19, 2025
As part of his visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs, met with the Journalist, Writer and Thinker Robert Al-Fares. The meeting was held at the Holy Family Coptic Catholic Church in Zeitoun as part of the Prayer for Christian unity held at the Church. Robert, one of the most prominent Coptic Journalists in Egypt, offered two of his books to the Secretary General. The first one is “Coptic Magazines, A Historical Study and Selections”, and includes a study on the emergence of Coptic magazines in Christian sects in Egypt. The second one is “The Genius of Christ: The Unknown Battle between the Copts and the Writer Abbas Al-Akkad”, and is a rare model of interfaith dialogue.
The meeting was attended by the Associate Secretary General Reverend Dr. Refaat Fikry, and the Media Officer and the Coordinator of the Church and Media Relations Lea Adel Maamary.
A Prayer Service for the Week of Unity in the Holy Family Coptic Catholic Church - Cairo
Speeches Stressed the Importance of the Dialogue of Love.
Emphasizing the Importance of the Prayer in Achieving the Desired Unity.
Cairo, February 19, 2025
Under the title “Do you believe this?” (John 11: 26), the Prayer Service for Christian unity for the year 2025 was held at the Holy Family Coptic Catholic Church in Cairo, presided over by Father Dr. Augustine Maurice, Pastor of the Church, with the participation of Representatives of the Heads of the Churches in Egypt, the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs, and Members of the Priests Committee in the Egyptian Council of Churches, the MECC Honorary Secretary General Dr. Gergis Saleh, the MECC Associate Secretary General Reverend Dr. Refaat Fikry, the Media Officer and the Coordinator of the Church and Media Relations at MECC Lea Adel Maamary, the Women's Committee in the Egyptian Council of Churches, youth, scouts, Believers and choirs.
The MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs in a Media Interview with Al-Shorouk Newspaper - Religious Dialogue
Cairo, February 19, 2025
The colleague Journalist Alaa Youssef conducted a media interview with the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs, within the Religious Dialogue Section of Al-Shorouk Newspaper.
The interview focused on many topics related to the work of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) and the Christian presence in the region.
Video - The “ME Sat” Egyptian Channel Interviews the MECC Secretary General Professor Dr. Michel Abs
And the Journalist Lea Adel Maamary, the Media Officer, the Coordinator of the Church and Media Relations, and the Director of “The Platform of the Word” at MECC
The Prayer Service of the Week of Unity at St. George Greek Orthodox Patriarchal Monastery in Old Cairo
Speeches Emphasized That Prayer Is A Way to Strengthen the Unity of the Faithful Community
Cairo, February 18, 2025
With the blessings of His Beatitude Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa Theodoros II, and at the invitation of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) in cooperation with the Egyptian Council of Churches, the Prayer Service for the Week of Unity was held at St. George Patriarchal Monastery - Old Cairo, and presided over by the Deputy of the Greek Orthodox Patriarch in Alexandria the Rt. Reverend Archimandrite Dr. Damaskinos Alazrai. Participants were the Honorary Archbishop of Nubia and the Head of the St. George Greek Orthodox Patriarchal Monastery in Old Cairo His Eminence Metropolitan Saba, the Armenian Orthodox Archbishop in Egypt His Eminence Metropolitan Ashot, and Representatives of the Heads of the Churches in Egypt, Priests and Pastors, the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs, the Secretary General of the Egyptian Council of Churches Reverend Yachouh Yaacoub, the Honorary Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Dr. Gergis Saleh, the Associate Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Reverend Dr. Refaat Fikry, the Media Officer and the Coordinator of the Church and Media Relations at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Lea Adel Maamary, and believers.
During the Service, Prayers were recited by the Coptic Orthodox Church, the Evangelical Church, the Catholic Church, and the Episcopal Church.
Metropolitan Nicolas Antoniou Receives the MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs and an MECC Delegation in Cairo
Cairo, February 18, 2025
His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolas Antoniou, Greek Orthodox Metropolitan of Tanta and Its Dependencies, received the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs, at the Archdiocese - Cairo.
Professor Michel Abs was accompanied by the Associate Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Reverend Dr. Refaat Fikry, the Media Officer and the Coordinator of the Church and Media Relations at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Lea Adel Maamary.
The visit included discussions that focused on the Council's work, activities and programs.
The MECC Secretary General Professor Dr. Michel Abs In a Special Interview Live on the Egyptian “ME Sat” channel,
Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 10 pm, Lebanon and Egypt time
Watch the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Dr. Michel Abs, in a special interview live on the Egyptian “ME Sat” channel, today, Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 10 pm, Lebanon and Egypt time, to talk about the tour he is making at the head of an MECC delegation, in the Arab Republic of Egypt and their participation in the celebrations of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity for the year 2025, entitled “Do you believe this?” (John 11:26).