The Maronite Church Celebrates, on the 2nd of March, the Feast of Saint John Maron, the First Maronite Patriarch of the See of Antioch

Video - An Interview with Father Nehme Saliba About The Platform of the Word

He Praises “The Platform of the Word” And Its Important Media Goals

Father Nehme Saliba, Priest of the Greek Orthodox Parish of Hazmieh - lebanon, a Researcher in Christian-Muslim relations, and a Spiritual Companion for married couples, visited the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs, in the presence of the Journalist Lea Adel Maamary, the Media Officer, the Coordinator of the Church and Media Relations, and the Director of the “Platform of the Word” at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at the MECC headquarters in Beirut.

The attendees discussed the importance of dialogue and building bridges between the various components of society, as well as the need to strengthen the Ecumenical spirit. They also talked about the role of the media in conveying the good word and instilling the values ​​of love, fraternity, and peace.

Professor Michel Abs

The Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches

During this period, fasting seasons begin in Lebanon and the Arab world, and it happens that fasting is being observed by people of all faiths in this region, a land rich in diverse religious, ethnic, intellectual, and political affiliations.

Fasting, which is a cornerstone of religious practice, involves believers imposing voluntary deprivation on themselves. They exercise self-restraint and abstain from many foods and pleasures as an act of faith aimed at refining the self and curbing impulses by restraining the desire for indulgences, or, at least, regulating them in a way that elevates human behavior toward a higher moral plane.

Beyond tempering one’s urges, fasting seeks to enhance a person’s capacity for reflection, on life and its purpose, on the blessings and generosity of the Creator, and on those less fortunate who live in daily hardship due to their financial situation.

Opposite this “school of deprivation” stands another approach: a “school of excess” that encourages overindulgence in pleasures to the point of saturation. Its results have thus far proven detrimental, whether in terms of uplifting the human spirit, maintaining healthy economic mindsets, honoring human values, or preserving the environment.

This “school of excess” urges people to spend more, acquire more, and consume more, sometimes purchasing multiple items to meet a single need, driven by competition among manufacturers. Often, people buy things they don’t actually need simply because of marketing promotions or tempting discounts, leading to cluttered homes, burdens on family budgets, and the rapid depletion of credit card limits…

Receives the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs, and an MECC Delegation

Between the Middle East Council of Churches and the Episcopal Committee for Christian-Islamic Dialogue in Lebanon Emanating from the Council of Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops in Lebanon

The Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs, received His Eminence Bishop Mar Matthias Charles Mrad, the Patriarchal Vicar of the Syriac Catholic Archdiocese of Beirut and the Head of the Episcopal Committee for Christian-Muslim Dialogue in Lebanon, accompanied by Mr. Charles Karnabi, a Member of the Board of Directors of Caritas for the Syriac Catholic Church and Vice President of the Charitable Society of the Syriac Catholic Church in Lebanon, on Thursday, February 27, 2025, at the MECC headquarters in Beirut.

The meeting was attended by Father Dr. Antoine Ahmar, the Director of the Theological and Ecumenical Department at MECC, the Journalist Lea Adel Maamary, the Media Officer and the Coordinator of the Church and Media Relations at MECC, and Dr. Laure Abi Khalil, the Coordinator of the Dialogue, Social Cohesion, and Rehabilitation of Human Dignity Programs at MECC.

The Patriarchal Vicar of the Syriac Catholic Archdiocese of Beirut and the Head of the Episcopal Committee for Christian-Muslim Dialogue in Lebanon

Speaks About the Platform of the Word at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC)

About the Campaign "At this Moment, Your children Are At Risk... The Internet Is Not Always Safe"

A campaign by the Lebanese Ministry of Social Affairs Through the National Program for the Protection of Family and Childhood and the Higher Council for Childhood

MECC Media Sheds Light on it in a Special Interview with the Secretary General of the Higher Council for Childhood Mrs. Rita Karam

"At this Moment, Your children Are At Risk... The Internet Is Not Always Safe." This is the title of the campaign launched by the Lebanese Ministry of Social Affairs, through the National Program for the Protection of the Family and Childhood and the Higher Council for Childhood. It is a very important campaign, especially since it comes amidst the increasing presence of the Internet phenomenon that is sweeping the professional and private lives of all family members, including children.

It is true that the Internet offers many educational and entertainment benefits, especially in building children's capacities and developing their skills, but it also imposes many risks that threaten their lives and put them in danger. Therefore, awareness has become necessary and essential, as well as protecting children from any electronic violence they may be exposed to.

Sheds Light on the Visit of the MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs, to Egypt, the Media Cooperation with the Ecumenical Christian Media Institutions, and the New Media Aspirations, Through Charity Radio TV