
Communication and Public Relations
The Role of the Communication and Public Relations Department in Fulfilling MECC’s Mission.
The Communication and Public Relations Department has a pivotal role in providing “shared services” to the entire MECC organization. A harmonious and professional communication department is essential to MECC’s ability to express its position on key issues affecting churches in the Middle East. Therefore, the communication team has an important role in promoting MECC’s mission and work, its Christian and Church unity, and the common witness of the churches, striving for peace, social justice and human dignity. It will do so based on strong commitment, well-defined planning and operational effectiveness, to connect with our partners around the world, and to secure funding opportunities. The Communication and Public Relations Department is one of the primary mechanisms through which we “build bridges”.
The Main Objective of the Communication and Public Relations Department is to strengthen the ability of the Council to serve its ecumenical and inter-religious mission as a bridge builder and to sustain resources for Christian presence and witness in the Middle East. It will do so by raising awareness about the Council’s work, promoting its message and values to the global public, forging connections between churches, and building a communication network among Churches.
Department News

An Interview with Bishop Dr. Munib Younan, President of the Lutheran Federation, MECC Honorary President, and One of the Presidents of the Religions for Peace Organization
Talking About the Journey of His Holiness Pope Francis and the Issue of Genocides
The Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs was the guest of an episode on Mariam TV. He was interviewed by 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), along with the Journalist George Maalouli, the Programs’ Director of Mariam TV.
The episode focused on the spiritual journey and humanitarian mission of His Holiness Pope Francis, highlighting his key achievements, positions, and apostolic visits. It will also include a discussion on genocides, massacres, and the silence around the disappearance of the Archbishops of Aleppo Youhanna Ibrahim and Boulos Yazigi.
Additionally, the episode featured reports, spots, and videos produced by the media team of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), which continues to provide a special coverage about the latest Vatican updates.
Highlighting the Life of His Holiness Pope Francis
The Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs appeared in a media interview on Charity Radio TV with the Journalist Rita Sbeih. The interview highlighted the life of His Holiness Pope Francis and his peaceful journey, in addition to His Holiness' relations with the Churches and his work to strengthen the Ecumenical spirit.
On the 110th Commemoration of the Armenian Genocide: What Does this Flower Symbolize?
Media of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC)
A violet flower... a flower that carries many meanings and symbols... it connects the past with the present and calls for hope in the future. A flower that tells the stories of people who have suffered tragedies and wars, and whose wound still bleeds today. It is the flower that symbolizes the Armenian cause and affirms the resilience of the Armenian people. These people, who have clung to their history and heritage, held tight to their identity, and decided to endure and survive, are known for their steadfastness in the face of challenges and hardships.
On the 110th annual commemoration of the Armenian genocide on April 24th, it is important to recall the historic significance of this violet flower, which was launched in 2015 as the emblem of the centennial commemoration (1915-2015) of the Armenian Genocide. It is a symbol to confirm that the Armenians are alive in their cause that cannot be forgotten and to consolidate their belief that justice is not lost. The flower is often accompanied by the phrase "I remember... and I demand," translated into many languages. So, what do its components symbolize, and what do its colors represent?
In fact, the flower has five petals, which represent the continents where Armenians fled and spread after the massacres. The primary color of the emblem, dark violet, symbolizes eternity as well as the Armenian soul and identity, meaning the future. This color was chosen due to its use in the majority of Priestly Vestment in the Armenian Church.
The MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs Writes a Message of Condolence in the Condolence Book at the Holy See in Harissa
The Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs extended his condolences on behalf of the Council's General Secretariat team at the Apostolic Nunciature in Harissa.
The MECC delegation included the Associate Secretary General Father Nicolas Bustros, and the Media Officer and the Coordinator of the Church and Media Relations at MECC Lea Adel Maamary.
Firstly, the Secretary General Professor Michel Abs assured the Apostolic Nuncio to Lebanon His Excellency Monsignor Paolo Borgia that “His Holiness Pope Francis has left an unforgettable legacy, and his path is full of openness, justice, humanity, and mercy."
Professor Michel Abs then wrote a message of condolence in the condolences book of the Holy See - Harissa.