Kairos process is still ongoing despite Coronavirus

Despite its widespread outbreak around the world, the Coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19) did not hinder the work of the MECC Theological and Ecumenical department (TED) who was determined to continue the “Kairos Middle East Towards Churches Global Compact” process online.

In fact, the fifth consultation seminar was expected to be held between the 12th and 14th of March 2020 in Egypt; therefore, the organizing committee decided to turn the event into an online seminar instead of cancelling it. After the experts filled a survey prepared by the committee, the meeting was set to be held after the 30th of April 2020. In addition, the drafting committee in charge of writing the final white paper was formed.

As for the international partners’ meeting that was expected to take place in Berlin, it was postponed to a later date after an online meeting with the secretary of the German Bishops' Conference. During the meeting, the partners were supposed to give their feedback on the final text.

It is worth noting that the TED department previously organized 4 consultation seminars in Bethania, focusing on the Christian presence and role in the Middle East on both theological and geopolitical levels.