The Weekly Meeting of the MECC General Secretariat Team Coincides with the Feast of Saint Joseph
Together we Pray and Work to Enhance the Ecumenical Spirit
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The Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) General Secretariat continues its weekly meetings. This meeting, which constitutes a time for Prayer, reflection, and work, brings together colleagues with hearts filled with faith, hope, and determination to work together for the Ecumenical mission and the humanitarian service.
The last meeting, held by the MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs, on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, coincided with the Feast of Saint Joseph, the honest carpenter, the partner of Mary, and the righteous father who was distinguished by his humility, silence, and obedience. He is the Patron Saint of fathers and families, and he dedicated his life to service and acts of charity.
For the occasion, the MECC Associate Secretary General Mrs. Seta Hadeshian, read a Biblical Text from the Gospel of Matthew, which focused on “Joseph Accepts Jesus as His Son, the flight into Egypt, and the Return to Nazareth”. In light of this Reading, the colleagues reflected on the life of Saint Joseph and its implications in our lives today, and shared their experiences and aspirations regarding the importance of obedience, service, and giving in silence and humility.
In the second part of the meeting, the attendees discussed preparations for the celebration of the Feast of the Annunciation, organized by the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) and the Christian Muslim Episcopal Committee for Dialogue, which stems from the Council of Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops in Lebanon, under the title "The Face of Mary," on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 4:00 PM, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Annunciation – Museum - Beirut.
As well as, the team discussed developments about the activities and programs that the Middle East Council of Churches is working to implement at various Ecumenical, Theological, humanitarian, relief, and media levels.
