His Beatitude Patriarch Raphaël Bedros XXI Minassian Receives the MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs
The Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs, visited His Beatitude Patriarch Raphaël Bedros XXI Minassian, Catholicos Patriarch of the Armenian Catholic Church of Cilicia, and President of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) for the Catholic Family, on Friday, May 30, 2025, at the Patriarchate in Rmeil - Beirut.
During the meeting, His Beatitude welcomed the Secretary General and was briefed about the latest developments in the MECC work at various levels. He praised all the projects, initiatives, and programs being implemented by the MECC departments. His Beatitude also emphasized the need to build bridges, combine efforts, and work together for the good of the Church and society.
In his turn, Professor Abs thanked His Beatitude Patriarch Minassian for his continued support for the MECC work, stressing the Council's efforts to consolidate the Ecumenical spirit and serve humanity with dignity. He also highlighted the developments and updates the Council is making to enhance its work mechanisms.
As well as, both sides discussed affairs related to the Middle East Council of Churches, some administrative issues, and future programs.