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Video - Your Land, O Lord
With words from the heart, this short video sheds light on the value of the land of Lebanon, the birthplace of Saints and Martyrs, and the destiny of this people to confront harsh circumstances throughout the ages.
Video – Reflection: Lebanon Is in Turmoil
This video presents a reflection entitled “Lebanon Is in Turmoil”. Through its words and scenes, it sheds light on the tragic situation that Lebanon is passing through, asking God, the God of justice and peace, to grant peace in the country and the entire world.
Video - Your Sight On Our Homeland
With the Artist and Journalist Dalia Freyfer and the Musician Mr. Fadi Al Hachem, we raise our hymns and Prayers on the intention of peace and justice in the Middle East and the world!
Video - “And the Family Remains” Program
An Episode Entitled “Children with Special Needs”
Produced by "The Platform of the Word" at the Middle East Council of Churches
As part of its program network, “The Platform of the Word” at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) presents an episode within the program “And the Family Remains”, under the title “Children with Special Needs”.
The program raises issues related to the family, motherhood and childhood, in addition to the Church’s view and response to the challenges, especially in light of the difficult living conditions that the region is passing through.
On the Brink
Middle East Socioeconomic Overview
Report: February 2026
The region braces for a possible showdown that might ignite the Middle East. Either both sides reach an agreement that puts an end to the years of tension, or the region will have to wrestle with massive ramifications that will emanate from the conflict should it take place. Observers agree that such a conflict will have economic implications not just for the region but for the whole world, in addition to the grave humanitarian toll on countries touched by its flames.
The Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Issues Its Weekly Newsletter
“Momentum”
27-2-2026
This issue includes reports, videos, news, articles, and a full coverage of the latest developments of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), as well as the Church, Ecumenical, and social events…
This is in addition to the weekly word of the MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs which is entitled in this issue "The Word is Responsibility!".
You can check the issue via the following link: https://mailchi.mp/a78885326429/momentum-mecc-weekly-newsletter.
You can also subscribe to the Momentum Newsletter via the following link:
https://mecc.us14.list-manage.com/subscribe?id=fd3381352a&u=1db32cafe9ea32b38eb90480a.
The Word is Responsibility!
Professor Michel Abs
The Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC)
It is the word, that which the mind deems necessary, and when it is uttered, it transcends the speaker and can lead them to paradise or to hell.
It is the primary means of communication after humanity moved from a state of primitiveness to one of speech, from which logic is derived.
It is in constant contact with the mind, and some anthropologists have even said that speech is the father of the thought. The word programs the mind, and based on that, electronics engineers have invented software, without which a computer is useless.
The word is dangerous, for it reveals the inner thoughts of the human heart and mind. How many times have we said about someone, “I wish they hadn’t spoken!”
The word is the treasure of historical memory for nations, civilizations, and cultures. It carries generations of meanings, and from this, the science of linguistics was established.
Our popular culture is rich with sayings and proverbs that give the word its due place and highlight its importance in human life.
“Your tongue is your horse, guard it, and it will guard you,” says the popular wisdom, for how many have been led to peril by the words they spoke?…
My Story with the Syriacs (Part 1)
A New article by the MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs in "Hoobo" Magazine
A new media collaboration between the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) and "Hoobo" (meaning "Love") Magazine, issued by the Virgin Mary Syriac Orthodox Church in Cairo, is launched with the publication of a new article written by the MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs, entitled "My Story with the Syriacs (Part 1)," in issue 26, February, Year 3, 2026. In the article, Professor Abs presents a part of his relation and history with the Syriac people.
Hence, you can find the full text of the article.
The Middle East Council of Churches in a New Media Collaboration with "Hoobo" Magazine
Issued by the Virgin Mary Syriac Orthodox Church in Cairo
An Article by the Secretary General Professor Michel Abs, Entitled "My Story with the Syriacs (Part 1)"
In a step aimed at strengthening media and Church relations, the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) has recently sought to develop its media and Church network by establishing a new collaboration with "Hoobo" Magazine (meaning "Love"), issued by the Virgin Mary Syriac Orthodox Church in Cairo.
This collaboration culminated during the recent visit of the MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs to the Arab Republic of Egypt. He was accompanied by a delegation from the Council, including the Coordinator of the "Dialogue, Social Cohesion, and Human Dignity" Programs Professor Laure Abi Khalil, and the Coordinator of Media and Church Relations Lea Adel Maamary.
It is worth mentioning that "Hoobo" Magazine is a periodical online publication featuring many articles about spiritual, cultural and educational topics, as well as news, aiming at spreading culture and covering the activities and events of the Church each month.