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El Consejo de Iglesias del Oriente Medio llora al reverendo Dr. Salim Sahyouni

El Consejo de Iglesias del Oriente Medio está de luto por el Rev. Dr. Salim Sahyouni, que ha pasado a estar con el Señor a la edad de 90 años. Pasó sus años dedicados a trabajar en nombre de Dios y en la obra ecuménica. En la carta de condolencia que el Secretario General del Consejo, Dr. Michel Abs, dirigió al Presidente del Sínodo Evangélico Nacional de Siria y el Líbano, Rev. Joseph Kassab, se decía lo siguiente:

«Saludos en el nombre de nuestro Señor Jesucristo, resucitado de entre los muertos,

"Donde yo esté, allí estará también mi servidor" (Juan 12, 26)

Con gran tristeza y dolor, recibimos la noticia del fallecimiento del Rev. Dr. Salim Sahyouni que ha partido a los brazos del Padre Celestial…

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El MECC contribuye al tratamiento de la depresión de los adolescentes

Es cierto que la agudización de las crisis económicas, sociales y sanitarias que afligen a Oriente Medio está agobiando a los ciudadanos. Pero, ¿saben lo difícil que es el impacto psicológico de estas crisis en los grupos más afectados? ¿Se da cuenta de la ansiedad que sienten los adolescentes en esta delicada etapa de sus vidas?

De hecho, los adolescentes de hoy en día, especialmente en las sociedades orientales, están sufriendo varios trastornos vitales, que se manifiestan con el desplazamiento, el aislamiento social y el retraso en la educación entre ellos, lo que les empuja a vivir en una severa depresión y desesperación.

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From the Nativity Star to the City of David, a Path of Hope in the Presence of God the Father

Why Jesus chose Bethlehem as Birthplace?

Coming from the East to Jerusalem, the Magi said with yearning and eagerness “Where is the one who has been born king of the Jews? We saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him” (Matthew 2:2). They came from far away to witness the birth of the King of Kings. They felt great joy seeing the star leading them “until it stopped over the place where the child was” (Matthew 2:9). At that place, in a small manger in the City of David in Bethlehem, the Savior of the world was born. But why Bethlehem and why did Jesus chose His birthplace in the East?

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The Coronavirus COVID-19 situation in the Middle East

Report: 8 December 2021

Countries in the Middle East are preparing themselves for the omicron variant of the coronavirus by restricting travel, announcing lockdowns and closing airports. Although several decision makers have assured the public that their countries are ready to face whatever the new challenges omicron might bring, many are skeptical whether their governments are up for the challenge.

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Video - Secretary General and MECC mission on ME Sat Egyptian TV Channel

As part of his visit to Egypt, the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches Dr. Michel Abs was the guest of an episode within the program “Men Jil Ila Jil” (From Generation to Generation) live on the Egyptian TV Channel ME Sat and the Coptic Orthodox Cultural Center Facebook page, on Friday December 3, 2021.

Dr. Abs was interviewed by Dr. Caroline and underlined during the episode the most prominent founding phases of MECC and its history. In addition to its identity, mission and role in the region.

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The Middle East Council of Churches Mourns Reverend Dr. Salim Sahyouni

The Middle East Council of Churches mourns Rev. Dr. Salim Sahyouni, who passed on to be with the Lord at the age of 90. He spent his years dedicated to working in God’s name and the Ecumenical work. It was stated in the letter of condolence the Secretary General of the Council Dr. Michel Abs addressed to the President of the National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon Rev. Joseph Kassab the following:

“Greetings in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, risen from the dead,

‘Where I am, there also will my servant be’ (John 12:26)

With great sadness and sorrow, we received the news of the passing of Rev. Dr. Salim Sahyouni to the arms of the Heavenly Father!…

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MECC Contributing in the Treatment of Adolescent Depression

It is true that the deepening economic, social and health crises that are afflicting the Middle East are overwhelming the citizens. But do you know how difficult is the psychological impact of these crises on the most affected groups? Do you realize how anxious teenagers are becoming at this delicate stage of their lives?

In fact, teenagers today, especially in Eastern societies, are suffering from several life upheavals, manifested with the displacement, social isolation and delay in education among them, which push them live in severe depression and despair.

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Su Beatitud el Patriarca Anba Ibrahim Ishaq recibe al Secretario General del Consejo de Iglesias del Oriente Medio, Dr. Michel Abs, al frente de una delegación

El Cairo.– Durante la mañana del 4 de diciembre de 2021, Su Beatitud Anba Ibrahim Ishaq, Patriarca de Alejandría para los católicos coptos, recibió al Consejo de las Iglesias del Oriente Medio, en la Sede Patriarcal de Kobri Al-Qubba, en presencia de Su Eminencia Anba Bakhoum, Vicario Patriarcal de la Diócesis Patriarcal.

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Una celebración ecuménica al cuidado de la Sagrada Familia

A Egipto se dirigió nuestra delegación del Consejo Ecuménico del Oriente Medio en el proceso de preparación de su XII Asamblea General, que se celebrará allí por la amable invitación y el apoyo de Su Santidad el Papa Tawadros II, además del apoyo del Reverendo Padre Andrea Zaki.

En el marco de las visitas preparatorias a la Asamblea General, la delegación del MECC visitó a los líderes espirituales y continuará su recorrido en los próximos días.

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El Secretario General del Consejo de Iglesias del Oriente Medio, Dr. Michel Abs, visita el Instituto de Estudios Coptos de Egipto

El Dr. Michel Abs, Secretario General del Consejo de Iglesias del Oriente Medio, visitó el Instituto de Estudios Coptos, en la Catedral de San Marcos en Abbasiya, Egipto, el martes 30 de noviembre de 2021. Fue recibido por el Prof. Dr. Ishaq Ajban, Decano del Instituto, Prof. Dr. Adel Fakhry, Vicedecano del Instituto, y Prof. Gerges Saleh Secretario General Honorario del Consejo de Iglesias del Oriente Medio.

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En la fiesta de Santa Bárbara, la mártir, ¡Levántate, oh durmiente, y Cristo brillará sobre ti!

Padre Agapios: Cristo habita en nuestra nave y calma toda turbulencia tormentosa

En medio de las olas de violencia, de la expiación, de la cultura del odio y de la mercantilización (...) a menudo nos alejamos de la esencia misma de nuestra vida, del fundamento manifestado en la fe, la esperanza y el amor. Es cierto que no podemos negar este hecho porque nos ahogamos diariamente en grandes tormentas que nos alejan de la orilla de la seguridad, pero estamos de acuerdo en que la seguridad deseada no puede alcanzarse sin adherirse a la fe.

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Momentum, the Weekly Newsletter from the Middle East Council of Churches

The new issue of the weekly newsletter Momentum issued by the Communication and Public Relations Department of the Middle East Council of Churches, presents details about a series of visits held by Secretary General Dr. Abs with an MECC delegation to the head of Churches and leaderships in Egypt, aiming to prepare for the 12th General Assembly. The visits started with a meeting with His Holiness Pope Tawadros II at the Papal Logos Center in Wadi El Natrun. As for the weekly message of Dr. Abs, it was entitled “An ecumenical celebration in the care of the Holy Family”.

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