An Episode with His Eminence Bishop Mar Matthias Charles Mrad and the Journalist Lea Adel Maamary

From the Platform of the Word at MECC

"From Misery to Healing", a program from the Platform of the Word at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) that discusses the meanings and dimensions of Lent, as well as Prayers and celebrations with various Church Families.

The guest of this episode is His Eminence Bishop Mar Matthias Charles Mrad, the Patriarchal Vicar of the Syriac Catholic Archdiocese of Beirut and the Head of the Episcopal Committee for Christian-Muslim Dialogue in Lebanon.

He was interviewed by the Media Officer, the Coordinator of the Church and Media Relations and the Director of the Platform of the Word at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), the Journalist Lea Adel Maamary.

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His Eminence Archbishop Mor Clemis Daniel Kourieh: "Let us work to enhance cooperation and solidarity to serve the little brothers and sisters of Jesus Christ with honesty and dignity"

The MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs: "It is necessary to serve people with dignity and protect their rights"

With the blessing and presence of His Eminence Archbishop Mor Clemis Daniel Kourieh, Syriac Orthodox Archbishop of Beirut and Delegate of the Executive Committee of the Middle East Council of Churches to the Diakonia and Social Service Department, and in coordination with MECC, the Lebanon Forum of the International ACT Alliance held its annual meeting on Monday, March 3 and Tuesday, March 4, 2025, hosted by the Syriac Orthodox Archdiocese of Beirut.

In the presence of the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs, participants were representatives of the members of ACT Alliance in Lebanon from various Church Families, associations, local, regional and international organizations.

After the opening Prayer, the Secretary General Professor Michel Abs welcomed the attendees, thanking His Eminence Archbishop Mor Clemis Daniel Kourieh for his hospitality. He also introduced His Eminence to the participants, emphasizing his long Ecumenical career in the Middle East Council of Churches where he held many responsibilities, as well as in the Ecumenical world which he realizes its importance today in networking and cooperation. Professor Abs also mentioned the necessity of serving with dignity and preserving human rights.

Video - An Interview with Father Nehme Saliba About The Platform of the Word

He Praises “The Platform of the Word” And Its Important Media Goals

Father Nehme Saliba, Priest of the Greek Orthodox Parish of Hazmieh - lebanon, a Researcher in Christian-Muslim relations, and a Spiritual Companion for married couples, visited the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs, in the presence of 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 the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the MECC headquarters in Beirut.

The attendees discussed the importance of dialogue and building bridges between the various components of society, as well as the need to strengthen the Ecumenical spirit. They also talked about the role of the media in conveying the good word and instilling the values ​​of love, fraternity, and peace.

Receives the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs, and an MECC Delegation

Between the Middle East Council of Churches and the Episcopal Committee for Christian-Islamic Dialogue in Lebanon Emanating from the Council of Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops in Lebanon

The Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs, received His Eminence Bishop Mar Matthias Charles Mrad, the Patriarchal Vicar of the Syriac Catholic Archdiocese of Beirut and the Head of the Episcopal Committee for Christian-Muslim Dialogue in Lebanon, accompanied by Mr. Charles Karnabi, a Member of the Board of Directors of Caritas for the Syriac Catholic Church and Vice President of the Charitable Society of the Syriac Catholic Church in Lebanon, on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the MECC headquarters in Beirut.

The meeting was attended by Father Dr. Antoine Ahmar, the Director of the Theological and Ecumenical Department at MECC, the Journalist Lea Adel Maamary, the Media Officer and the Coordinator of the Church and Media Relations at MECC, and Dr. Laure Abi Khalil, the Coordinator of the Dialogue, Social Cohesion, and Rehabilitation of Human Dignity Programs at MECC.

The Patriarchal Vicar of the Syriac Catholic Archdiocese of Beirut and the Head of the Episcopal Committee for Christian-Muslim Dialogue in Lebanon

Speaks About the Platform of the Word at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC)

About the Campaign "At this Moment, Your children Are At Risk... The Internet Is Not Always Safe"

Sheds Light on the Visit of the MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs, to Egypt, the Media Cooperation with the Ecumenical Christian Media Institutions, and the New Media Aspirations, Through Charity Radio TV

Hosted the Humanitarian Dinner in Support of "La Takhaf" (“Don't Be Afraid”) Program on Télé Lumière - Noursat, Prepared by Father Charbel El Khoury, at the Casino du Liban, in the Presence of Many Personalities

As Part of the “Restoration Fund for Rehabilitation of Faith-based Social Services & Religious Infrastructure Damaged During the Crisis in Syria”

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.

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.

The Youth Are Full of Faith