Momentum, the Weekly Newsletter from the Middle East Council of Churches

In the new issue of the weekly newsletter Momentum issued by the Communication and Public Relations Department of the Middle East Council of Churches you can find the message of the MECC Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs, which is entitled this week “The Elderly”.

The issue also presents an interview with Dr. Abs on “Kadaya Sakhina” program (which means “Hot Issues”) broadcasted on Al Keraza Egyptian TV channel, highlighting the activities of the MECC 12th General Assembly, the most important decisions taken in light of its final statement, and the MECC future vision.

The issue also includes a report entitled “The Central Papal Library: The Face of the Coptic Church to the World, The Dream of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II Chronicles the Ecclesiastical Heritage” which sheds light on the Central Papal Library that constitutes the latest facility of the Papal Logos Center in Wadi El Natrun in Egypt, where the General Assembly was held.

You can also find a documentary entitled “A Story of Success”, which emphasizes the MECC relief work through the Diakonia Department and the Ecumenical Relief Program, and the most prominent humanitarian programs and activities which are being implemented by the Department in various countries of the Middle East. This is in addition to a report and photos about the activities of the MECC Diakonia Department, Beirut office, during May 2022.

The issue also includes the MECC Annual Report 2021, the Ecumenical Calendar for June 2022, various Ecumenical reports, the weekly Prayer, and news of the Middle Eastern Churches.

Moreover, the issue presents a socio-economic overview of the Middle East during May 2022 and the latest updates of the Coronavirus in the region.