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The Director of the Platform of the Word and the Coordinator of the Church and Media Relations at the MECC Lea Maamary Was Chosen as the Personality of the Year 2024
For Her Humanitarian and Media Excellence
Amidst a distinguished presence of media and social personalities, the Heart of Giving Association, Masaya TV, and a number of media outlets in the Arab world honored 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) Lea Maamary. She was chosen as the Personality of the Year 2024 due to her excellence and superiority in the humanitarian and media fields.
In her heartfelt speech, the Journalist Lea Maamary thanked the President of the Heart of Giving Association Mrs. Raifa Al-Daouk, and the media outlets who made the honorary initiative, and considered: "This honor is dedicated to everyone who believes in the humanitarian and media message,” stressing that she considers the “media an issue for her that she has carried for more than 18 years and through which she has established the principles of humanity, mercy, and limitless giving."
The Journalist Lea Maamary received another honorary certificate from the Council of Ambassadors of the Board in Europe in appreciation of her contributions and excellence.
Video – Aspirations and Hopes from the MECC Team for Christmas and the New Year
Wishes, aspirations and Christmas messages of hope were carried by colleagues in the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) with hearts ready to welcome the Jesus Christ. With the beginning of the New Year, their hope is embodied in days full of health, peace and security.
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!
Children and Christmas
The Fourth Episode of the Program “And the Family Remains”
Produced by “The Platform of the Word” at the Middle East Council of Churches
As part of its new program network, “The Platform of the Word” at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) presents the fourth episode of the program “And the Family Remains”, under the title “Children and Christmas”.
The program raises issues related to the family, motherhood and childhood, in addition to the Church’s view and response to the challenges, especially in light of the difficult living conditions that the region is passing through.
The Church Facing Crises
Video - A Special Interview with His Eminence Metropolitan Antonios Al Soury via "The Platform of the Word" at the MECC
The challenges that the Church in the Middle East is facing, its ways to respond to the difficult humanitarian circumstances in the region and its most prominent demands... Are issues that were discussed by 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), in a special interview entitled "The Church Facing Crises", via "The Platform of the Word" in the Middle East Council of Churches.
The interview was conducted by the Journalist Lea Adel Maamary, the Director of "The Platform of the Word", and Coordinator of the Church and Media Relations at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC).
The Middle East Council of Churches Issues its Annual Report for 2023
The Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) issues its annual report for the year 2023. It compiles in its pages the activities of the Middle East Council of Churches and the achievements it has accomplished at various Ecumenical, Theological, humanitarian and media levels. Despite a year burdened with global fluctuations, the MECC was not prevented to achieve its mission and desired goals of building bridges and standing together, in addition to spreading the values of love and fraternity, and the culture of peace and dialogue among all Church Families and Religions, from the Cradle of Christianity to the whole world.
Hence, through this report, the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) reaffirms the necessity of adhering to faith, continuing to Pray together, and relying on our Lord Jesus Christ, in order to overcome all the difficulties and challenges that cast their shadows over the Middle East.
Documentary "Presence and Witness"
The 50th Year of the Founding of the Middle East Council of Churches... Half a Century of Service
On the occasion of the 50th Year of its Founding, the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) is launching a documentary entitled "Presence and Witness". A documentary that sheds light on the founding of the MECC and the most prominent historical milestones it has passed through, in addition to its challenges and the most important bright achievements it has accomplished through its Ecumenical and humanitarian mission. Thus, MECC constitutes since 1974 the dawn of an Ecumenical era carrying in its heart the Church of the East, embodying the slogan of fraternity and dialogue "Building Bridges, Standing Together".
Officially... The Middle East Council of Churches Releases the Documentary “Presence and Testimony”
And the Media is getting ready to watch it!
The Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Dr. Michel Abs officially announces the launch of the documentary "Presence and Witness" produced by the Middle East Council of Churches on the occasion of its Fiftieth Year of Its Founding, during the Christmas gathering held by the family of the MECC General Secretariat, today, Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at the MECC headquarters in Beirut.
During the meeting, the documentary was broadcasted, which outlines the most important historical milestones of MECC, and was watched by the General Secretariat team for the first time. The Secretary General Professor Dr. Michel Abs also provided additional explanations that embody the golden milestones of MECC and the most prominent challenges it faced, stressing that the Middle East Council of Churches remains a loud voice in the wilderness and a platform for fraternity and peace no matter how strong the storms.
In turn, colleagues expressed their joy in working in the Middle East Council of Churches and their deep appreciation for the Ecumenical mission that MECC has sought to achieve since its establishment in 1974, through building bridges, bridging distances, and serving with dignity.
Watch with us the Program "And the Family Remains" on Télé Lumière and Noursat
What Is the Broadcast Schedule?
On the occasion of Christmas, Télé Lumière and Noursat will broadcast the first four episodes of the program "And the Family Remains" produced by "The Platform of the Word" at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), consecutively on Wednesday 18, Thursday 19, Friday 20, and Monday 26 December 2024, at 5 pm Beirut time.
The program raises issues related to the family, motherhood and childhood, in addition to the Church’s view and response to the challenges, especially in light of the difficult living conditions that the region is passing through.
Presence and Testimony
A Documentary on the Occasion of the Fiftieth Year of the MECC Founding... Soon!
On the occasion of the Fiftieth Year of Its Founding, the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) will launch a documentary entitled “Presence and Testimony,” which will soon be available on the MECC official website and its social media platforms. As well as, it will be sent to the Media.
The Long Night is Coming
A Meditation of Hope During the Christmas Season - Produced by MECC
Dawn from the East
Watch with Us the Second Episode of this Program
Produced by “The Platform of the Word” at the Middle East Council of Churches
As part of its new program network, "The Platform of the Word" at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) presents the second episode of the program "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.
We Are Awake... Waiting for Our Return
A Special Christmas Episode with Father Charbel Al Khoury and the MECC Secretary General Professor Dr. Michel Abs
On the occasion of the Glorious Christmas, “The Platform of the Word” at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) presents a special Christmas episode entitled "We are awake... Waiting for Our Return", from the Church of Our Lady of Amchit in Lebanon. Guests were the Parish Priest Father Charbel Al Khoury and the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Dr. Michel Abs. They were interviewed by the Journalist Lea Adel Maamary, the Director of "The Platform of the Word" and the Coordinator of Church and Media Relations at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC).
The episode centered around Christmas topics, as well as about human and social, existential issues. It also highlights Bethlehem - the Church of the Nativity, which was embodied by Father Charbel Al Khoury in his Parish. It carries many messages confirming that the Light of Christ is the only one who illuminates the darkness of the earth.
Mother and Christmas
Watch with Us the Second Episode of the Program “And the Family Remains”
Produced by “The Platform of the Word” at the Middle East Council of Churches
As part of its new program network, “The Platform of the Word” at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) presents the second episode of the program “And the Family Remains”, under the title “Mother and Christmas”.
The program raises issues related to the family, motherhood and childhood, in addition to the Church’s view and response to the challenges, especially in light of the difficult living conditions that the region is passing through.
Dawn from the East
A New Program Produced by "The Platform of the Word" at the Middle East Council of Churches
Watch with Us the First Episode!
As part of its new program network, "The Platform of the Word" at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) presents the first episode of the program "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.
And the Family Remains
A New Program Produced by "The Platform of the Word" at the Middle East Council of Churches
Watch with Us the First Episode Entitled “Displacement and Christmas”
As part of its new program network, “The Platform of the Word” at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) presents the first episode of the program “And the Family Remains”, under the title “Displacement and Christmas”.
The program raises issues related to the family, motherhood and childhood, in addition to the Church’s view and response to the challenges, especially in light of the difficult living conditions that the region is passing through.
"Phenomena" Program on Télé Lumière - Noursat Highlights the History of the Fiftieth Year of the Middle East Council of Churches
Details in This Video
As part of the activities of the Fiftieth Year of the Founding of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), Télé Lumière and Noursat broadcasted a special episode of the program “Zawaher” ("Phenomena"), entitled "The Jubilee Journey of the Middle East Council of Churches", with the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Dr. Michel E. Abs, and the Coordinator of the Church and Media Relations and Director of the "The Platform of the Word" in the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) the Journalist Lea Adel Maamary, on Wednesday, December 11, 2024. The program is prepared and presented by Mr. Charbel Zouein.
You can watch the full episode in this video.
Video - The Middle East Council of Churches Holds an Exclusive Interview About the Recital "Your Birth Is Lighting Our Country" in Bkerke
Details in the program "Dawn from the East"
Under the patronage and presence of His Beatitude Patriarch Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Al-Rai, Maronite Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, the Youth Pastoral Office and the Pastoral Office for People with Disabilities in the Maronite Patriarchate - Bkerke, organize a recital entitled "Your Birth is Lighting Our Country", on Friday, December 13, 2024, at 8 pm, at the Patriarchal Edifice - Bkerke, Lebanon.
Details of this evening in an interview with Guy Darwich, from the Patriarchal Youth Pastoral Office Bkerke Jeune, as part of the "Dawn from the East" program that will soon be broadcast on the platforms of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), and Télé Lumière and Noursat TV Channel.
Video - The Child of the Manger
A Meditation of Hope During the Christmas Season - Produced by MECC
