The Middle East Council of Churches is a regional ecumenical organization, which brings together Churches in the Middle East for a common Christian witness in a region where Christ was born, lived, died and resurrected.
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The Middle East Joins the Prayers with Great Hope
The 2026 “Season of Creation” was inaugurated under the theme “Living Water” and the symbol “Immersion in Living Water,” inspired by Ezekiel 47:9 and 12, through a global online Prayer gathering held on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, which also coincided with the Feast of Creation. The gathering was organized at the invitation of the Season of Creation Global Steering Committee, which includes members from various Ecumenical bodies, including the World Council of Churches (WCC), the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), and other international organizations.
The gathering brought together Church and Ecumenical Leaders, faithful, and representatives of Church Families, institutions, and organizations from around the world. It featured various Prayers, reflections, and readings centered on the Season of Creation, calling participants to glorify, praise, and give thanks to the Lord for all His blessings and gifts. The gathering also emphasized the importance of responsibility towards creation and of strengthening efforts to care for our common home.
MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs:
“Water-related topics must be integrated into school curricula and public awareness campaigns to cultivate citizens who are concerned about the future of humanity through their concern for water”
As the 2026 Season of Creation is celebrated, believers from various Church Families in the Middle East and the world come together in Prayer, reflection, and action to protect God’s creation. This year, the Season of Creation takes place at a time when the world is facing increasingly severe environmental and climate crises. Therefore, this Season calls for greater care for the environment and creation, with all that it encompasses, in order to ensure a safer future for the inhabitants of the planet.
On the occasion of the Season of Creation, which this year carries the theme “Living Water” and the symbol “Immersion in Living Water,” the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs, addressed a message published in the global Season of Creation guide for this year, alongside messages and reflections from Religious and Ecumenical Leaders from around the world. These contributions affirm that caring for creation is not merely an environmental issue, but a shared faith-based and human responsibility.
From the heart of the Middle East, Professor Michel Abs noted in his message that “the Good Friday hymn proclaims, “Today He who hung the earth upon the waters was hung upon the cross,” alluding to the primacy of water over all other elements of nature during creation. Furthermore, the incarnate Lord declared, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.” He was baptized in the Jordan River, an act we consider foundational to the doctrine of salvation”…
“For the MECC, the Palestinian cause is part of its historical memory, pastoral responsibility, humanitarian mission, and Christian witness”
The Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), Professor Michel Abs, delivered a lecture entitled “MECC and the Palestinians”, as part of a webinar entitled “Faith is Action, Conversations on Palestine,” organized by “Orthodox Christians for Palestine.”
The webinar was held on Saturday, August 29, 2026, in the presence of the MECC Associate Secretary General Mrs. Seta Hadeshian, colleagues from the General Secretariat team, as well as specialists, experts, and attendees concerned with the topic from various countries across the region.
Following an introduction by Dr. Anna Habib, daughter of the Former MECC Secretary General Mr. Gabi Habib, Secretary General Professor Michel Abs spoke about the fraternal relationship that connected him with the Former Secretary General Gabi Habib. He conveyed a message of peace for his soul and recalled his active role in the Middle East Council of Churches and in the Ecumenical movement.
During his lecture, Professor Abs addressed the role of the Middle East Council of Churches with regard to the Palestinian cause, highlighting the responsibilities of the Department of Service to Palestinian Refugees, as well as the Council’s work in accompanying Palestinians on Theological, Ecumenical, humanitarian, social, and media-related levels.
Are Pleased to Invite You to the Ecumenical Prayer Service
Celebrating the Season of Creation 2026
Guide of the Season of Creation 2026 Celebration in Arabic and English: https://www.mecc.org/mecc/2026/6/23/the-middle-east-council-of-churches-issues-the-season-of-creation-2026-guide-in-arabic.
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An Interview with Father Antoine Al-Ahmar, Director of the MECC Theological and Ecumenical Department, About the Season of Creation and the Feast of Creation
Together We Unite in Prayer and Supplication to God the Creator
As every year, the Ecumenical family in the Middle East and the world comes together for an environmental and Ecumenical occasion which is the “Season of Creation.” This is a time dedicated to Prayer, reflection, and action for the care of Creation and the preservation of our common home.
The Season extends from September 1, the Feast of Creation, to October 4, the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, the Patron saint of ecology.
As part of the celebration of this Season, you can find the text of the “Season of Creation” 2026 Prayer.
On June 2nd, 2026, His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, Supreme Head of the Syriac Orthodox Church of the World, and Honorary President of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), visited the Archeological Site of the City of Al-Hadr in Niniveh, Iraq. This city used to be inhabited by Arameans and Arabic tribes.
He was accompanied by Their Eminences: Mor Maurice Amsih, Archbishop of Jazeerah and Euphrates, and Mor Augeen Al-Khoury Nemat, Patriarchal Secretary.
On June 2nd, 2026, His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, Supreme Head of the Syriac Orthodox Church of the World, and Honorary President of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), visited the Archeological Site of Mor Ahodemeh Church in Takrit, Iraq.
He was accompanied by their Eminences: Mor Maurice Amsih, Archbishop of Jazeerah and Euphrates, and Mor Augeen Al-Khoury Nemat, Patriarchal Secretary.
The Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development announces the theme chosen by His Holiness Pope Leo XIV for the 2026 celebration of the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, held on September 1, as "They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks” (Is 2:4).
His Holiness Pope Leo XIV has chosen “They shall beat their swords into plowshares and their spears into pruning hooks” (Is 2:4) as the theme for the 2026 edition of the World Day of Prayer for the Care of Creation, traditionally celebrated on September 1.
In the statement from the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development making the announcement, the Dicastery states that the Holy Father’s Message for the Day highlights the connection between armed conflict and environmental degradation.
Baghdad - June 1, 2026
The Fathers of the Synod of the Chaldean Church, under the presidency of His Beatitude Patriarch Mar Polis III Nona, held the first synodal session of his patriarchate on June 1, 2026, at the Chaldean Patriarchal Headquarters in Al-Mansour, Baghdad. Fourteen bishops participated in the session. Travel difficulties and related circumstances prevented the participation of the bishops from the United States of America.
His Beatitude opened the synod with a paternal address inspired by the words of the Lord Jesus: “Do not be afraid; only believe!” (Mark 5:36). He emphasized that the Chaldean Church is called to face the challenges of the present with hope and confidence in God’s providence, and to continue her mission in a spirit of unity, communion, and shared responsibility. He stressed the importance of strengthening and deepening the synodal spirit as an essential part of the tradition of our Church, as well as the need for teamwork, cooperation, and overcoming everything that weakens or hinders the mission of the Gospel. He also affirmed the necessity of continuing to develop ecclesiastical institutions and enhancing the effectiveness of the Patriarchal Curia and the Permanent Synod in a manner consistent with the needs of the current era and the Church’s requirements both in the East and throughout the diaspora…
His Holiness Pope Leo XIV encourages Catholic scouts and guides to deepen their commitment to faith, service, and Christian witness as he receives members of the Italian Catholic Guides and Scouts of Europe Association (AGESCI Europa) in the Vatican.
Addressing participants gathered for the 50th anniversary of the Italian Catholic Guides and Scouts of Europe Association on Monday, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV linked the jubilee celebration to the recent Solemnity of Pentecost, noting that the word Pentecost itself means “fiftieth.”
“May this happy anniversary be for you like a new Pentecost,” he said, praying that the Holy Spirit would descend upon every member as it did upon the Apostles gathered in the Upper Room.
The Pope recalled that the gift of the Holy Spirit enlivens the Christian life, opens hearts to mission, and enables believers to find ever-new ways of bearing witness to the beauty of the faith. The proclamation of salvation, he said, is filled with hope and inspires Christians to act rightly in every decision and undertaking.
“Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom”
(Luke 12:32)
With deep faith and great hope, the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) releases the Arabic version of the “Week of Prayer for Christian Unity” booklet 2027, under the theme “Do not be afraid, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom” (Luke 12:32), based on the Biblical Text Luke 12: 22–34.
The booklet includes Prayers and reflections prepared by the Irish Council of Churches and the Council for Ecumenism and Dialogue of the Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference. The texts were jointly prepared and published by the Dicastery for Promoting Christian Unity in the Vatican and the Faith and Order Commission of the World Council of Churches (WCC), and were translated into Arabic by the Theological and Ecumenical Department at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), as every year.
Entitled "Light from Egypt"
Watch a special news bulletin from the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) entitled "Light from Egypt," on MECC TV, and across its various platforms.
The news bulletin highlights the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity celebrations in Egypt, as well as the visit of the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches Professor Michel Abs, and the Council's delegation in the Arab Republic of Egypt.
“Momentum”
6-2-2026
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 "Egypt in the Week of Unity".
You can check the issue via the following link: https://mailchi.mp/bce04b51d1c7/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.
Professor Michel Abs
The Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC)
For the third consecutive year, we turn to Egypt to participate in the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, or as we call it briefly, the Week of Unity. Once again, we experience the interaction and life with what I call "Egyptian Christianity," which encompasses all the churches of the land of Egypt, the land of the Nile, the land of the Holy Family's refuge.
The experience with this kind-hearted people, the Egyptian people, in all its components, is always beautiful and enriched with love, experience, and knowledge.
The visits we have made to the spiritual leaders in Egypt have been a source for launching new areas of cooperation in service to Egyptian society, where the Church and Christians are an integral part. These leaders, always giving, provide support for the Council’s works and reinforce its aspirations.
During our meetings with church and Islamic leaders as well, we have managed to shape directions that must yield positive results for our societies.
Firstly, we reached an agreement with the officials of “Beit El-‘Aila,” (Home of the Family), this pioneering experience, to develop a cooperation document in the field of dialogue and social cohesion. The Council and Beit El-‘Aila both work in this field, and the two institutions found that combining efforts in this area leads to significant gains in terms of national unity in the Middle East, as both of them have the necessary experience to dive into this endeavor. All of this stems from shared basic values and the national vision held by both institutions and their leadership…
Episode Twelve: His Visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt and the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2026, and a Highlight on the International Day of Human Fraternity
Prepared and Presented by the Journalist Lea Adel Maamary
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Entitled "We Pray Together,"
Within the "Hot Issues" Program on Al Keraza TV
Prepared and Presented by the MECC Associate Secretary General Reverend Refaat Fikry
At the Greek Orthodox Patriarchal Monastery of St. George in Old Cairo
At the conclusion of the Week of Unity at the Greek Orthodox Patriarchal Monastery of St. George in Old Cairo, the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs said: “
Dialogue is a culture ingrained in our hearts and minds, and the Council is a haven for dialogue among the Churches. Hence, the Week of Unity has become an annual tradition, evolving over the years and taken very seriously each year, as the Churches come together and Pray in love and fraternity.
The new Ecumenism is based on service in various fields, and we, as the Middle East Council of Churches, undertake many initiatives that bring the Churches closer together. The Council also aspires to be a center for dialogue and intellectual and cognitive research, in accordance with a new strategy.”
The Middle East Joins the Prayers with Great Hope
The 2026 “Season of Creation” was inaugurated under the theme “Living Water” and the symbol “Immersion in Living Water,” inspired by Ezekiel 47:9 and 12, through a global online Prayer gathering held on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, which also coincided with the Feast of Creation. The gathering was organized at the invitation of the Season of Creation Global Steering Committee, which includes members from various Ecumenical bodies, including the World Council of Churches (WCC), the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), and other international organizations.
The gathering brought together Church and Ecumenical Leaders, faithful, and representatives of Church Families, institutions, and organizations from around the world. It featured various Prayers, reflections, and readings centered on the Season of Creation, calling participants to glorify, praise, and give thanks to the Lord for all His blessings and gifts. The gathering also emphasized the importance of responsibility towards creation and of strengthening efforts to care for our common home.
MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs:
“Water-related topics must be integrated into school curricula and public awareness campaigns to cultivate citizens who are concerned about the future of humanity through their concern for water”
As the 2026 Season of Creation is celebrated, believers from various Church Families in the Middle East and the world come together in Prayer, reflection, and action to protect God’s creation. This year, the Season of Creation takes place at a time when the world is facing increasingly severe environmental and climate crises. Therefore, this Season calls for greater care for the environment and creation, with all that it encompasses, in order to ensure a safer future for the inhabitants of the planet.
On the occasion of the Season of Creation, which this year carries the theme “Living Water” and the symbol “Immersion in Living Water,” the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs, addressed a message published in the global Season of Creation guide for this year, alongside messages and reflections from Religious and Ecumenical Leaders from around the world. These contributions affirm that caring for creation is not merely an environmental issue, but a shared faith-based and human responsibility.
From the heart of the Middle East, Professor Michel Abs noted in his message that “the Good Friday hymn proclaims, “Today He who hung the earth upon the waters was hung upon the cross,” alluding to the primacy of water over all other elements of nature during creation. Furthermore, the incarnate Lord declared, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom of God.” He was baptized in the Jordan River, an act we consider foundational to the doctrine of salvation”…
Are Pleased to Invite You to the Ecumenical Prayer Service
Celebrating the Season of Creation 2026
Guide of the Season of Creation 2026 Celebration in Arabic and English: https://www.mecc.org/mecc/2026/6/23/the-middle-east-council-of-churches-issues-the-season-of-creation-2026-guide-in-arabic.
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An Interview with Father Antoine Al-Ahmar, Director of the MECC Theological and Ecumenical Department, About the Season of Creation and the Feast of Creation
Together We Unite in Prayer and Supplication to God the Creator
As every year, the Ecumenical family in the Middle East and the world comes together for an environmental and Ecumenical occasion which is the “Season of Creation.” This is a time dedicated to Prayer, reflection, and action for the care of Creation and the preservation of our common home.
The Season extends from September 1, the Feast of Creation, to October 4, the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, the Patron saint of ecology.
As part of the celebration of this Season, you can find the text of the “Season of Creation” 2026 Prayer.
“Living Water”
With deep hope and great joy, the Season of Creation 2026 begins on September 1, carrying the theme “Living Water” and the symbol “Immersion in Living Water,” inspired by Ezekiel 47:9 and 12. This Ecumenical environmental season brings together the Ecumenical family in the Middle East and around the world in joint Prayer and work to protect God’s creation and preserve our common home.
Noting that this Season is observed annually from September 1, the Day of Creation, through October 4, the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, Patron saint of ecology. It is a spiritual and environmental season aimed at fostering greater awareness and responsibility towards the Earth and all that it contains.
The Season of Creation invites believers to renew their relationship with the Creator and with creation through a journey of celebration, repentance, and commitment. This is done through deepening our understanding of the Bible and the teachings of Jesus Christ, as well as via efforts to strengthen environmental values and encourage initiatives dedicated to protecting our common home, the Oikos of God.
Let us raise together our praise and glorification to the Lord, the Creator, the God of justice and peace. Let us give thanks to Him for all His gifts, blessings, and abundant graces that He has bestowed upon us!
Tuesday, September 1, 2026 – 4:00 pm
The world and the Middle East are preparing to participate in the “Season of Creation,” an annual Ecumenical environmental observance during which Christians from different Church Families come together to glorify God the Creator, renew their commitment to working together to protect creation, and preserve our common home.
On this occasion, the “Season of Creation” 2026 will be launched through a global online Prayer gathering, on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at 4:00 pm. You can joint it through the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnho_aeql2w.
The gathering will include Prayers, reflections, and interventions from many Ecumenical Leaders from around the world. It will be held under the theme “Living Water” and the symbol “Immersion in Living Water,” inspired by Ezekiel 47:9 and 12.
It is worth noting that the “Season of Creation” is observed annually from September 1, the Day of Creation, to October 4, the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, Patron Saint of Ecology.
A photo album from the pilgrimage visits made by the participants during the fourth day of the MECC 12th General Assembly, to many Coptic Monasteries.
Middle East Council of Churches
The Logos Center - the Papal residence in the Monastery of Anba Bishoy - Wadi El-Natrun, Egypt
16-20 May 2022
“Take courage, it is I, do not be afraid” (Matthew 14:27)
1) Under this theme, the Twelfth General Assembly of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) met in the Arab Republic of Egypt for the first time since its establishment, with the participation of the member churches of the four ecclesiastical families that make up the Council: the Eastern Orthodox family, the Orthodox family, the Catholic family, and the Evangelical family, through May 16-20, 2022, with the kind hospitality of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark for the Coptic Orthodox, at the Logos Center - the Papal residence of the Monastery of Anba Bishoy in Wadi Natroun, and in the presence of the Presidents of the MECC: Mor Ignatius Aphram II, Patriarch of Antioch and all the East and Supreme Head of the Syriac Orthodox Church throughout the world, John X, Patriarch of Antioch and all the East for the Greek Orthodox Church, Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako, Patriarch of the Chaldeans in Iraq and the world, and Reverend Dr. Habib Badr, head of the National Evangelical Union in Lebanon, Heads of member churches or their representatives, members of the Executive Committee, Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs, and the MECC team, with the participation of representatives of churches and ecumenical bodies.
Workshops, Studies and a First Reading of the Draft Final Statement
With great hope, the Middle East Council of Churches continued the activities of its 12th General Assembly on its third day, on Wednesday May 18, 2022, under the title "Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid" (Matthew 14: 27) at the Papal Logos Center in Wadi El Natrun in Egypt, hosted by the Coptic Orthodox Church, headed by His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark. The meetings of this day included discussions and studies on various theological, human, service and media levels in order to achieve the Ecumenical and societal desired goals for all the people of the region.
President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi to the heads of the Eastern Churches: Christian Brothers in all Arab Countries Are an Integral Part of the Fabric of Arab Society
The Middle East Council of Churches continues its 12th General Assembly today, Tuesday 17 May 2022, under the title "Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid" (Matthew 14: 27), held at the Papal Logos Center in Wadi El Natrun in Egypt, with the generous hospitality of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark. On the second day, the participants discussed the reality of the Christian presence in the Middle East and the most prominent threats to its existence, stressing the importance of their role in the region.
The Church of the East Denounces All Conflicts and Wars and Calls On the Christians of the Region to Cling to hope
“Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid” (Matthew 14:27)
The Middle East Council of Churches launches its 12th General Assembly, on Monday, May 16, 2022, under the title of “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid” (Matthew 14:27) at the Logos Papal Center in Wadi El Natrun, Egypt, with the generous hospitality of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, and with the support of the Evangelical Church in Egypt. The Assembly is attended by representatives of 21 Churches from the Middle East. They all stressed on the importance of renewal and attachment to hope and to our faith in Jesus Christ, because with His presence we are neither afraid or discouraged. As well as, they stressed on the need to cling to our East and Land, the Cradle of Christianity.
“Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid” (Matthew 14:27) was the title of the twelfth General Assembly of the Middle East Council of Churches, which was held between 16 and 20 May 2022, at the Papal Logos Center in Wadi El Natrun in Egypt, with the generous hospitality of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, and the support of Reverend Dr. Andrea Zaki, President of the Evangelical Churches in Egypt and its institutions. The Assembly was an Ecumenical gathering that brought a lot of hope to the people of the wounded Middle East... It was also a historic Ecclesiastical event that emphasized the importance of the Christian presence and role in the region.
The MECC Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs was the guest of “Al Nour Maana” program (which means “The Light is with Us”) with Lea Maamari, on Télé Lumiere and Noursat, on Tuesday, May 24, 2022. During the episode, Dr. Abs shed light on the activities of the MECC 12th General Assembly and its final statement, as well as, the projects and activities that will be implemented in the post General Assembly period.
The report presents a recap of the pilgrimage visits to many Coptic Monasteries made by the participants of the MECC 12th General Assembly on its last day. The visits were to the Monastery of the Virgin Mary known as Al-Baramous Monastery and Monastery of the Saint Anba Bishoy, Monastery of the Virgin Mary known as the Syriac Monastery and Monastery of St. Makarios known as Monastery of Abu Makar, and Monastery of the Saint Martyr Mar Mina and Pope Kyrillos Shrine. The video was prepared by the MECC Communication and Public Relations Department in cooperation with the Media Center affiliated to the Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt.
You can find a report about the activities and meetings of the last day of the MECC 12th General Assembly held under the title "Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid" (Matthew 14: 27). The video was prepared by the MECC Communication and Public Relations Department in cooperation with the Media Center affiliated to the Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt.
The report presents the opinions of some participants during the MECC 12th General Assembly held at the Papal Logos Center in Wadi El Natrun in Egypt. The video was prepared by the MECC Communication and Public Relations Department in cooperation with the Media Center affiliated to the Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt.
The report presents the opinions of some participants during the MECC 12th General Assembly held at the Papal Logos Center in Wadi El Natrun in Egypt. The video was prepared by the MECC Communication and Public Relations Department in cooperation with the Media Center affiliated to the Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt.
The report presents the opinions of some participants in the MECC 12th General Assembly. They all called on to cling to hope, because with God we do not fear or be discouraged, and stressed on the importance of solidarity and building bridges with the others. The video was prepared by the MECC Communication and Public Relations Department in cooperation with the Media Center affiliated to the Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt.
In the report, you can find the activities and meetings of the second day of the MECC 12th General Assembly. The video was prepared by the MECC Communication and Public Relations Department in cooperation with the Media Center affiliated to the Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt.
Watch the Highlights of the First Day
The report presents the highlights of the opening of the MECC 12th General Assembly under the theme of “Take courage, it is I; do not be afraid” (Matthew 14:27), at the Papal Logos Center in Wadi El Natrun in Egypt. The video was prepared by the MECC Communication and Public Relations Department in cooperation with the Media Center affiliated to the Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt.
The report presents a brief overview about the Papal Logos Center in Wadi El Natrun in Egypt, this historical place where the MECC 12th General Assembly is being held, hosted by His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark. The video was prepared by the MECC Communication and Public Relations Department in cooperation with the Media Center affiliated to the Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt.
The MECC Communication and Public Relations Department presents in cooperation with the Media Center affiliated to the Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt C.O.C, a special interview with Reverend Dr. Paul Haidostian, President of the Union of the Armenian Evangelical Churches in the Near East, President of Haigazian University, and MECC Elected President for the Evangelical Family, during the MECC 12th General Assembly held with the hospitality of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, at the Logos Papal Center in Wadi El Natrun in Egypt.
The MECC Communication and Public Relations Department presents in cooperation with the Media Center affiliated to the Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt C.O.C, a special interview with His Beatitude Patriarch Cardinal Mar Louis Raphaël Sako, Chaldean Patriarch in Iraq and the World, and MECC Honorary President, during the MECC 12th General Assembly held with the hospitality of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, at the Logos Papal Center in Wadi El Natrun in Egypt.
The MECC Communication and Public Relations Department presents in cooperation with the Media Center affiliated to the Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt C.O.C, a special interview with His Beatitude Patriarch John X, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East and MECC President for the Orthodox Family, during the MECC 12th General Assembly held with the hospitality of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, at the Logos Papal Center in Wadi El Natrun in Egypt.
The MECC Communication and Public Relations Department presents in cooperation with the Media Center affiliated to the Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt C.O.C, a special interview with His Beatitude Patriarch Raphaël Bedros XXI Minassian, Patriarch of the Armenian Catholic Church of Cilicia, and MECC Elected President for the Catholic Family, during the MECC 12th General Assembly held with the hospitality of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, at the Logos Papal Center in Wadi El Natrun in Egypt.
The MECC Communication and Public Relations Department presents in cooperation with the Coptic Orthodox Church’s Spokesperson in Egypt and the Media Center affiliated to the Coptic Orthodox Church in Egypt, a special interview with His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, who hosted the MECC 12th General Assembly held at the Logos Papal Center in Wadi El natrun in Egypt.
after it suffered severe damage as a result of the earthquake that occurred in the region during the year 2023
This restoration is part of the Program “Restoration Fund for Rehabilitation of Faith-based Social Services & Religious Infrastructure Damaged During the Crisis in Syria”
As part of the Program “Restoration Fund for Rehabilitation of Faith-based Social Services & Religious Infrastructure Damaged During the Crisis in Syria”
MECC Contributes in Its Restoration in Cooperation with “Kerk in Actie”
His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East and Supreme Head of the Universal Syriac Orthodox Church, inaugurated, in the presence of a delegation from the Middle East Council of Churches, the Monastery of St. Antonios in the Wilderness of Sadad. His Holiness also consecrated St. Antonios Church at the Monastery. The ceremony took place on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.
During the consecration, His Holiness was assisted by their Eminences Archbishops: Mor Timotheos Matta Al-Khoury, Archbishop of Homs, Hama, Tartous and Environs, Mor Theophilus George Saliba, Patriarchal Advisor, Mor Maurice Amsih, Archbishop of Jazeera and Euphrates, Mor Boutros Kassis, Archbishop of Aleppo and Environs, Mor Yacoub Babawi, Patriarchal Vicar for the Affairs of Monks and the Administration of Mor Aphrem Theological Seminary, Mor Joseph Bali, Patriarchal Assistant, Mor Christophoros Markose Abraham, Patriarchal Secretary for the Affairs of the Church in India, Mor Augeen Al Khoury Nemat, Patriarchal Secretary, Bishop Mor Iwannis Boulos Al-Souqi, and Armenian Orthodox Archbishop of Damascus Armash Nalbandian.
The war in Syria has forced thousands of young people to travel in search of a better life, leaving behind them elderly parents who require care and attention. This has increased the number of elderlies in need of someone to provide them with the necessary care and support. Hence, the Middle East Council of Churches and the Syriac Orthodox Patriarchate in Syria have undertaken the restoration of the Al-Rahmeh home for elderly as part of the “Restoration Fund for Rehabilitation of Faith-based Social Services & Religious Infrastructure Damaged During the Crisis in Syria” that is implemented by MECC in cooperation with “Kerk in Actie” (KIA) organization in the Netherlands.
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The Service of Palestinian Refugees
The first day of the Ecumenical Youth Camp in Lebanon, organized by the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) as part of its Youth Leadership Building (YLB) Program, took place, bringing together a group of youth from various Church Families.
The program is implemented in cooperation with the Bible Society, Ithraa’ Center, and the World Student Christian Federation (WSCF), with the support of Kerk in Actie.
The day began with the arrival of participants, introductions, and a welcome, followed by an overview of the camp’s rules and teams’ organization. The program also included several icebreaker activities and team building games designed to help participants get to know one another, contributing to stronger communication and cooperation among the youth.