The Middle East Council of Churches Participates in the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the Bible Society in Lebanon
In celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Founding of the Bible Society in Lebanon, and in the presence of its President His Eminence Archbishop George Bacouni, Greek Melkite Catholic Metropolitan of Beirut, Byblos and Dependencies, and its Secretary General Dr. Mike Bassous, the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs, and the Director of the MECC Theological and Ecumenical Department Father Dr. Antoine Al Ahmar, participated in an agape held by the Society's Administrative Board for the occasion. It was held on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in Beirut.
Attendees were also Members of the Administrative Board and Members of the Society, Representatives of various Church Families, Clergy, and Representatives of Partner organizations, associations, and bodies.
The 75th Anniversary included speeches documenting the Bible Society's journey and its history, emphasizing the importance of strengthening cooperation between the Society and its partners to achieve its desired goals. They also emphasized the need to consolidate the Christian faith, convey the Divine Word, and instill the Christian values through different means and publications.
As well as, His Eminence Metropolitan George Khodr was also honored with an honorary shield presented by the Journalist Majed Bou Hadir to His Eminence Metropolitan Silouan Moussi, Greek Orthodox Metropolitan of Byblos, Batroun and Dependencies (Mount Lebanon), who concluded the meeting with words of thanks and Prayers.
It is worth noting that the Middle East Council of Churches and the Bible Society have been in an ongoing partnership for several years, working to promote the Ecumenical spirit and build bridges between the various components of the society.