Amidst the painful war currently affecting the Middle East, the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) organized a Day of Solidarity and Prayer for Peace in the region under the title “A Beacon for Human Dignity” on Thursday, March 12, 2026. The event was held both online and in person at the MECC headquarters in Beirut.

This spiritual and humanitarian initiative aimed to call for an end to violence and injustice, promote the values of justice and human dignity, and strengthen the concepts of love and fraternity in the Middle East.

Participants were by Reverend Dr. Paul Haidostian, President of the Union of the Armenian Evangelical Churches in the Near East (UAECNE), President of Haigazian University in Lebanon, and MECC President for the Evangelical Family; MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs; members of the MECC General Secretariat team; as well as many participants: clergy, thinkers, and researchers from various fields and specializations.

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On the Occasion of the Yearly Anniversary of His Enthronement as Coptic Catholic Patriarch

On the occasion of the Yearly Anniversary of the Enthronement of His Beatitude Patriarch Anba Ibrahim Isaac as Coptic Catholic Patriarch, the Secretary General Professor Michel Abs, on behalf of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) family, extends his warmest congratulations to His Beatitude, who is also the President of the Council of Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops in Egypt, wishing him continued health and success in his Pastoral service as a faithful servant of the Church of Christ.

The Middle East Council of Churches also raises its Prayers to God on the intention of His Beatitude to bless his service, bestow His graces upon him, and grant him the power of the Holy Spirit to lead his Church to the salvation in the name of Jesus Christ, and to remain a model of love and endless giving in the field of the Lord, wishing him many years of goodness, blessing, and holiness.

MECC Archive 2008

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"A Beacon for Human Dignity "

This gathering will be broadcasted live on the Middle East Council of Churches’ Facebook page and on abouna.org موقع أبونا: إعلام من أجل الانسان.

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MECC Archive 2008

MECC Archive 2008

The World Council of Churches, Middle East Council of Churches, Lutheran World Federation, World Communion of Reformed Churches, World Methodist Council, Mennonite World Conference, Christian Conference of Asia, and ACT Alliance joined in expressing their deep concern regarding the humanitarian and social impacts of the widening conflict in the Middle East, and the threat it poses to the peace and security of the region and the world. 

With profound sorrow yet hope, the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) condemns the artillery shelling that targeted Father Pierre Al-Rai, Parish Priest of Klayaa in South Lebanon and Former Chaplain for the South and Nabatieh Governorates at the General Chaplaincy for Prisons in Lebanon. This latest attack targets innocent civilians and clergy, constituting a violation of human rights and dignity.

Father Al-Rai chose to remain with his children and his land, refusing to abandon his Church and his home, no matter how great the dangers and hardships. He dedicated his life to serving humanity, upholding the message of love and peace, and serving all people without discrimination.

In the face of this tragic event that has shaken Lebanon, the Church, Klayaa, and the South, the Middle East Council of Churches condemns this criminal act and calls upon the relevant authorities to assume their responsibilities and take the necessary action to stop these repeated attacks.

MECC extends its deepest condolences to the family of the deceased, the parishioners, and his loved ones, praying that the Lord Jesus, who redeemed us by his death, will let him enter eternal rest. MECC also prays for the recovery of the injured people.

Christ is risen

The Middle East Council of Churches has published a new bulletin, titled “Light of Hope,” that expresses the pain of the war in the Middle East and appeals for humanitarian aid. 

Professor Dr. Michel Abs, Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches, said: “The light of hope will always be there to help humanity get out of the darkness in which human greed and arrogance through it. Whenever we go through a long night, apparently with no end, His words and deeds will always be our light of hope.”

The first issue of the bulletin contains a humanitarian appeal that follows the war in the Middle East and its harsh consequences.

Lea Adel Maamary, Coordinator of Media and Church Relations at the Middle East Council of Churches, said: “Amidst the noise of the world, the drums of war, and the darkness of time, we have no choice but to turn to the Gospel, which teaches us love, mercy, and the humanization of humanity. The Gospel teaches us to abandon violence, not to surrender, to choose dialogue, and to stay away from sin so that we may live in a more peaceful and stable society and homeland.”

The appeal addresses the severe humanitarian consequences affecting civilians and local communities in several countries across the Middle East. "The recent events, in addition to those that preceded them, have led to painful human losses and damages, resulting in a humanitarian situation that can only be described as catastrophic,” reads the appeal.

An Episode Entitled “Family and Immigration”

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 “Family and Immigration”.

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.