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The Customs and Traditions of the Armenian Orthodox Church and the Achievements of the MECC
In a Special Episode With Dr. Jean Salmanian and the Journalist Lea Adel Maamary on Radio Voice of Van
Dr. Jean Salmanian, Member of the Executive Committee of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), was the guest of an episode within the "Moubadarat" ("Initiatives") program on Radio Voice of Van, with the Media Officer at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), the Director of the Platform of the Word, and the Coordinator of the Church and Media Relations, the Journalist Lea Adel Maamary.
In the episode, Dr. Salmanian spoke about the customs and traditions of the Armenian Orthodox Church on Christmas and Theophany, and also presented a detailed vision of the achievements of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) during the Fifty Years since its establishment. He also talked about the importance of the Church unity and the title of the year 2025 “Do you believe this?” (John 11: 26).
Video – The Middle East Council of Churches Launches the “Week of Prayer for Christian Unity” 2025 in a Press Conference
This report presents an overview about the press conference held by the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), with the blessings and presence of His Eminence Archbishop Youssef Soueif, Archbishop of the Maronite Diocese of Tripoli and President of the Episcopal Committee for Ecumenical Work at the Assemblée des Patriarches et Evêques Catholiques du Liban (APECL), to launch the “Week of Prayer for Christian Unity” 2025 under the title “Do you believe this?” (John 11: 26). It was held at “The Platform of the Word” in the Middle East Council of Churches – Beirut.
Video - Word of Father Andraos Al Anthouny on the Occasion of the Launching of the Platform of the Word
Father Andraos Al Anthouny, The Pastor of the Coptic Orthodox Church in Lebanon and Syria, delivers a word via video on the occasion of the launching of “The Platform of the Word” at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC).
Video - Word of Reverend Dr. Paul Haidostian on the Occasion of the Launching of the Platform of the Word
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 President of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) for the Evangelical Family, delivers a word via video on the occasion of the launching of “The Platform of the Word” at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC).
Together We Pray For Christian Unity
The Theme of the Week of Prayer 2025: “Do you believe this?” (John 11: 26)
Video Produced By the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC)
Launching the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity at the Platform of the Word at the Middle East Council of Churches in a Historical Step
His Eminence Archbishop Youssef Soueif: We are called in this East to live unity more than ever before, so we must experience it pastorally, socially and humanly
The Secretary General Professor Dr. Michel Abs: The Week of Prayer for Unity is a step on the path of a thousand miles towards social cohesion and civil peace
In a historical step, and with the blessings and presence of His Eminence Archbishop Youssef Soueif, Archbishop of the Maronite Diocese of Tripoli and President of the Episcopal Committee for Ecumenical Work at the Assemblée des Patriarches et Evêques Catholiques du Liban (APECL), the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) held a press conference to launch the “Week of Prayer for Christian Unity” 2025 under the title “Do you believe this?” (John 11: 26). It coincides this year with the 1700th Anniversary of the First Christian Ecumenical Council in Nicaea.
The conference, which was held on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, in “The Platform of the Word” at the MECC headquarters - Beirut, was attended by Father Tanios Khalil, Dean of the Faculty of Theology at La Sagesse University in Lebanon, and Rapporteur of the Episcopal Committee for Ecumenical Work at the Assemblée des Patriarches et Evêques Catholiques du Liban (APECL), the Journalist George Maalouli, Director of Mariam TV, and colleagues in the MECC General Secretariat.
After His Eminence Archbishop Youssef Soueif blessed the MECC offices and the Platform of the Word by the Holy Water, the conference began with a speech delivered by the Media Officer at MECC, the Director of the Platform of the Word, and the Coordinator of the Church and Media Relations at MECC, the Journalist Lea Adel Maamary, in which she said, “The Churches have advanced concerning the issue of unity regardless of doctrinal differences, based on the fact that when we talk about Theological dialogue, it will be met with a dialogue of love, and this embrace can only be achieved through doctrinal dialogue and love: love of God and love of others.”
His Eminence Archbishop Youssef Soueif in a Historical Interview from the Platform at the Word at the Middle East Council of Churches
On the occasion of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025, and as part of his first and historical visit to the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) in the Ras Beirut area, His Eminence Archbishop Youssef Soueif, Archbishop of the Maronite Diocese of Tripoli and President of the Episcopal Committee for Ecumenical Work at the Assemblée des Patriarches et Evêques Catholiques du Liban (APECL), was the guest of a media interview at the Platform of the Word at the MECC. His Eminence was interviewed by the Journalist Lea Maamary, the Media Officer, the Director of the Platform of the Word, and the Coordinator of the Church and Media Relations at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC).
The episode focused on the Unity Week for the year 2025 and its main slogan “Do you believe this?” (John 11: 26), as well as the importance of living love, repentance and self-denial.
Video - How Did the “Week of Prayer for Christian Unity” Start and What is the Theme of This Year?
A report that sheds light on the launching history of the “Week of Prayer for Christian Unity” and the theme that was chosen for this year.
The Media Officer at MECC the Journalist Lea Maamary Visits the Director of Radio Voice of Van Radio Looking Forward to Further Cooperation
On the occasion of Christmas in the Armenian Orthodox Church, the Media Officer at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), the Director of the Platform of the Word and the Coordinator of the Church and Media Relations at MECC, Lea Maamary, visited the Director of Radio Voice of Van Mr. Viken Avakian, congratulating him on Christmas and the New Year, and thanking him for the media space that the Radio provided to her in order to spread the message of love, convergence and humanity. She also noted the cooperation between MECC and the media, including Radio Voice of Van.
In his turn, Mr. Viken Awakian thanked the Journalist Lea Maamary, for her efforts and the success of the “Initiatives” program that people await weekly, looking forward to further media cooperation with the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) for the good of the Church and the society.
The Journalist Lea Adel Maamary Among the Fifty Best People in the World for the Year 2024
The Media Officer at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), the Director of the Platform of the Word, and the Coordinator of the Church and Media Relations at MECC, the Journalist Lea Adel Maamary, was chosen among the fifty best people in the world for the year 2024 in recognition of her pioneering and distinguished role in the humanitarian, social, cultural, and media sectors.
"New Dawn"
A Special Episode for the New Year on Mariam TV, Prepared and Presented by the Journalist Lea Adel Maamary
"New Dawn", a special episode for the New Year on Mariam TV, prepared and presented by the Media Officer at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), the Director of “The Platform of the Word” and the Coordinator of the Church and Media Relations at MECC the Journalist Lea Adel Maamary.
The episode includes interviews with the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECc) Professor Dr. Michel Abs, and with international Ecumenical Leaders, in addition to interventions by colleagues in the MECC General Secretariat, as well as special interviews made by the MECC media team.
Press Conference to Launch the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2025
At the Invitation of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) and the Episcopal Committee for Ecumencial Work at the Assemblée des Patriarches et Evêques Catholiques du Liban (APECL)
You can click on the following link to participate online via zoom: https://shorturl.at/Ivaoz.
Télé Lumière TV Channel Broadcasts the Second Episode of the Program “Dawn from the East” Produced by “The Platform of the Word” at MECC
The program "Dawn from the East" produced by "The Platform of the Word" at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), on Télé Lumière and Noursat TV Channel!
Watch with us the second episode, on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 1:00 pm Beirut time.
“Dawn from the East”, a program that addresses the youth, their concerns and aspirations, especially in light of the difficult circumstances that our countries are passing through. It also highlights their various activities and humanitarian initiatives during Christmas.
His Eminence Metropolitan Antonios Al Soury in a Special Episode Within the Program “Initiatives” on Radio Voice of Van with the Journalist Lea Adel Maamary
His Eminence Metropolitan Antonios Al Soury, Greek Orthodox Metropolitan of Zahle, Baalbek and their Dependencies, and Member of the Executive Committee of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), was the guest of the Journalist Lea Adel Maamary, the Media Officer at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), the Director of "The Platform of the Word", and the Coordinator of the Church and Media Relations at MECC, in a special episode within her program "Initiatives" on Radio Voice of Van.
Father Charbel Al Khoury Honors the Media Officer at MECC, the Director of the Platform of the Word and the Coordinator of the Church and Media Relations at MECC
the Journalist Lea Maamary - Amchit
Coinciding with Christmas and the New Year, Father Charbel Al Khoury, the Priest of the Parish of Our Lady - Amchit, honored the Media Officer at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), the Director of the Platform of the Word and the Coordinator of the Church and Media Relations at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), the Journalist Lea Maamary, with a special honor shield in appreciation of her unlimited humanitarian and media contributions.
The honoring of the Journalist Lea Maamary came during the Christmas celebration held at the Parish of Our Lady - Amchit.
The program "Dawn from the East" Produced by "The Platform of the Word" at MECC on Télé Lumière and Noursat TV Channel
The program "Dawn from the East" produced by "The Platform of the Word" at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), will be broadcasted on Télé Lumière and Noursat TV Channel!
Stay tuned for the first episode, on Monday, December 30, 2024, at 1:00 pm Beirut time.
“Dawn from the East”, a program that addresses the youth, their concerns and aspirations, especially in light of the difficult circumstances that our countries are passing through. It also highlights their various activities and humanitarian initiatives during Christmas.
Video – Aspirations and Hopes from the MECC Team in Syria On the Occasion of Christmas and the New Year
Health, peace and security... This is what our colleagues in the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Office in Syria wished for, raising their prayers to God, the God of justice and peace, and looking forward to blessed seasons of hope.
From the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Dr. Michel Abs and the MECC team, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Video – The Russian Sputnik Radio Channel Hosts the MECC Secretary Professor Dr. Michel Abs
The Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Dr. Michel Abs was a guest in an exclusive media interview on the Russian Sputnik Radio Channel, on Sunday, December 22, 2024. The episode included many topics related to the existential circumstances, as well as his message in the Christmas season, in addition to the calendar of work of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC).
You may find some excerpts from the episode in the video, and you may click here to watch the full episode.
Video - Together Towards the New Year
A Meditation Produced by the Middle East Council of Churches
