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The MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs, and an MECC Delegation, Visit the Media Center of the Coptic Orthodox Church
Emphasizing the Importance of Media Cooperation.
Cairo, February 19, 2025
The Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs continued his visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt, and visited, with an MECC delegation, the Media Center of the Coptic Orthodox Church - Cairo.
The delegation included the MECC Honorary Secretary General Dr. Gergis Saleh, the MECC Associate Secretary General Reverend Dr. Refaat Fikry, and the Media Officer and the Coordinator of the Church and Media Relations at MECC Lea Adel Maamary.
They were received by the Director of the Center Dr. Rania Tadros.
During the meeting, both parties discussed many media issues and ways of media cooperation between the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) and the Media Center of the Coptic Orthodox Church.
The MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs, Meets with the General Coordinator of the Egyptian Family House His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Abu Zaid Al-Amir, in Cairo
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 General Coordinator of the Egyptian Family House His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Mohammed Abu Zaid Al-Amir, in the office of the MECC Honorary Secretary General Dr. Gergis Saleh, at the Coptic Orthodox Cultural Center.
The meeting was attended by the MECC Honorary Secretary General Dr. Gergis Saleh, the MECC Associate Secretary General Reverend Dr. Refaat Fikry, and the Media Officer and the Coordinator of the Church and Media Relations at MECC Lea Adel Maamary.
The MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs In a Work Meeting with the Honorary and Associate Secretaries General of MECC
Cairo, February 19, 2025
The Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs, met with the MECC Honorary Secretary General Dr. Gergis Saleh, and the MECC Associate Secretary General Reverend Dr. Refaat Fikry, in a special work meeting at the office of Dr. Gergis Saleh at the Coptic Orthodox Cultural Center.
The meeting was attended by the Media Officer and the Coordinator of the Church and Media Relations at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Lea Adel Maamary.
During the meeting, many issues concerning the Council were discussed amidst the current challenges, and coordination was made on many matters related to the Council.
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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.
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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.
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Stress, in Special Interviews with the MECC Media, the Importance of Cooperating Together to Face All Challenges with Faith, Love And Hope
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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).
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The Head of the Evangelical Community in Egypt Reverend Dr. Andrea Zaki Receives the MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs
Dr. Reverend Andrea Zaki: "We support the Middle East Council of Churches to promote Christian unity"
Professor Michel Abs: "Evangelicals have been pioneers of Ecumenical work since the establishment of the Council"
Cairo, February 18, 2025
Dr. Reverend Andrea Zaki, the President of the Evangelical Community in Egypt, received Professor Michel Abs, the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), and a delegation from the Council, which included Reverend Dr. Refaat Fikry, the Associate Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) 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 the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC).
The delegation was received by Reverend Refaat Fathi, the Secretary General of the Evangelical Synod of the Nile, Mrs. Samira Louka, the Senior Head of the Dialogue Sector at the Coptic Evangelical Organization, Sheikh Essam Wassef, the Director of Public Relations at the Coptic Evangelical Organization, and Mr. Youssef Edward, the Director of Media at the Coptic Evangelical Organization.
A Media Interview with the Secretary General Professor Michel Abs, Conducted By the Media of the Egyptian Council of Churches
Cairo, February 18, 2025
As part of his participation in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, the colleague Journalist Michael Victor, the Media Officer at the Egyptian Council of Churches, conducted a media interview with the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs. The interview centered around many issues related to the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), its programs and work, in addition to shedding light on the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity and its importance.
A Meeting Between the MECC Secretary General Professor Dr. Michel Abs and the Members of the Ecumenical Youth Committee in Egypt
The Members of the Ecumenical Youth Committee in Egypt met with 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, Bishop Claudio Lurati, Bishop of the Latin Church in Egypt, the Associate Secretary General Reverend Dr. Refaat Fikry, and Priests, the Media Officer and the Coordinator of the Church and Media Relations at MECC Lea Adel Maamary.
The Committee presented to the media of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) a detailed explanation about its activities and preparations for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity for the year 2025.
The Committee confirmed that Friday, February 21, 2025, is a special day due to its connotations of love, dialogue and integration, as the youth dedicate a special day for the Week of Unity entitled "Yes, I Believe" in the Church of the Cave and the Martyrs Sergius and Bacchus "Abu Serga - Old Cairo - Cairo".
St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church - Cairo Hosts the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025
Speeches Emphasized the Dialogue of Love and Integration
Cairo, February 17, 2025
Under the slogan “Do you believe this?” (John 11: 26), St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church in Cairo hosted the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity organized by the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) in cooperation with the Egyptian Council of Churches.
The Prayer was attended by Archdeacon “Ecclesiastical Rank” Emad Basilios, Pastor of the Church, 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, His Eminence Bishop Claudio Lurati, Bishop of the Latin Church in Egypt, the Associate Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Reverend Refaat Fikry, Reverend Jaafar Tanqara, Pastor of the Sudanese Service at the Episcopal Church of Korba, Reverend Fayez Nadi, Member of the Prayer Committee at the Egyptian Council of Churches, Pastor of the Ain Shams and El Salam Episcopal Church, Reverend Michel Milad, Pastor of the Episcopal Church in Giza, Reverend Nagah Fawzy, Head of the Pastors and Priests Committee at the Egyptian Council of Churches, Reverend Refaat Fikry, the Associate Secretary at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), Father Youhanna Saad, Member of the Priests and Pastors Committee, Martha Al-Qass Fayez, Member of the Women’s Committee, and Nora Edward, Member of the Women, Youth and Believers’ Committee.