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Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs Heads a Delegation from the General Secretariat in a Visit to the MECC’s Office in Damascus
The Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches Dr. Michel Abs, visited the Council’s Office in Damascus, Syria, on Wednesday 4 January 2023. He was accompanied by the MECC Associate Secretary General Father Nicolas Bustros and the Director of the Theological and Ecumenical Department Father Dr. Antoine Al Ahmar.
As part of the visit, Dr. Abs and the visiting delegation held a meeting with the MECC team work in Damascus. They discussed general issues related to the MECC work and its services, in addition to other issues related to the region and its needs.
The Daily Prayers, Reflections and Readings of the "Week of Prayer for Christian Unity" 2023
Together We Unite in Prayer and Work for Good and Justice
One of the most awaited Ecumenical occasions starts this month. It is the “Week of Prayer for Christian Unity”, a week which includes a Prayer Octave that extends between 18 and 25 January every year. During this week, we unite in Prayer, reflection and hymns to our Lord Jesus Christ, through a special international booklet that the Middle East Council of Churches translates annually into Arabic. This year’s title of the booklet is “Do good; seek justice” (Isaiah 1:17)
The Service and Relief – Diakonia Department, Beirut’s Office, Offers a Dose of Joy to Elderlies Despite Life's Difficulties
“I will be your God throughout your lifetime -- until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you (Isaiah 46:4).
As the Lebanese economy continues its downward trajectory, many citizens are losing their sources of income. As a result, the elderly who still depend on younger generations for livelihood, are finding it increasingly difficult to secure financial resources to pay for all expenses related to food, health, electricity etc…
While many organizations are reporting donor fatigue due to the protracted crisis in the region, the Middle East Council of Churches is still able to assist the elderly, albeit limited resources.
The MECC Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs Congratulates His Beatitude Archbishop Georgios After His Election as Archbishop of New Justinian and All Cyprus
Following the election of His Beatitude Archbishop Georgios, former Metropolitan of Paphos, as Archbishop of New Justinian and All Cyprus, the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches Dr. Michel Abs sent a congratulatory letter to His Beatitude, in which he wished him success in his new Church service and Ecumenical mission.
Middle East Council of Churches Extends Condolences on the Passing of His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI
The Middle East Council of Churches expresses its condolences to the Vatican, to Pope Francis, to the Catholic Church, and to the MECC churches for the passing away of one of the great theologians of our time, intellectual, academic, policy maker and Pope, Benedict XVI who led the Catholic Church for eight years. We pray for his soul to rest in peace.
Towards the 75th Anniversary of the Adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights
"Dignity, Freedom and Justice"
An Intellectual Seminar at the Invitation of MECC and the Regional Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights
Save the Date!
Wednesday 11 December 2022, at the headquarters of the MECC General Secretariat and via Zoom, 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Towards the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Middle East Council of Churches, in partnership with the Regional Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, is honored to invite you to an intellectual seminar entitled "Dignity, Freedom and Justice". It will be held on Wednesday 11 January 2023, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at the headquarters of the MECC General Secretariat in Hamra, Beirut, Makhoul Street, Deeb Building, 3rd floor. You can click here to check the location.
You can also participate in the seminar via Zoom through the following link: shorturl.at/y2345. As well as, it will be broadcasted live on Télé Lumière and Noursat, and on the MECC Facebook page.
An MECC Delegation Visiting His Beatitude Patriarch Raphaël Bedros XXI Minassian on the Occasion of Christmas
The Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches Dr. Michel Abs headed a delegation from the MECC General Secretariat, in a visit to His Beatitude Patriarch Raphaël Bedros XXI Minassian, Catholicos Patriarch of the Armenian Catholic Church of Cilicia, and MECC President for the Catholic Family. The visit was held on Monday 26 December 2022, at the Armenian Catholic Patriarchate in Achrafieh, Beirut.
The delegation included the MECC Associate Secretary General Mrs. Seta Hadeshian, and the Director of Theological and Ecumenical Department Father Dr. Antoine Al Ahmar.
