“The Platform of the Word” at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) presents an episode of the program “And the Family Remains,” entitled “Rape.” The program raises issues related to the family, motherhood, and childhood, in addition to the Church’s view and response to challenges, especially in light of the difficult living conditions the region is passing through.

What Are Its Roots and History?

From Mesopotamia that embraced in its heart the spirit of unity and fraternity and wove in its veins a painting of faith and hope, the National Day of Tolerance and Coexistence was launched, which Iraq adopted in its national calendar on March 6 of each year. The day was announced after the fraternal meeting that brought together His Holiness Pope Francis and His Eminence Al-Sayyid Ali Al-Sistani in Najaf during His Holiness' historic visit to Iraq despite his difficult health situation at the time. A visit that extended between March 5 and 8, 2021.

If we go back in history to the year 2021, we must recall this official visit that urged the parties and sects to announce this day. All the stations of his historic visit to Iraq included a series of positions that emphasized fraternity, love and tolerance in their content.

An Episode with His Eminence Bishop Mar Matthias Charles Mrad and the Journalist Lea Adel Maamary

From the Platform of the Word at MECC

"From Misery to Healing", a program from the Platform of the Word at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) that discusses the meanings and dimensions of Lent, as well as Prayers and celebrations with various Church Families.

The guest of this episode is 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.

He was interviewed by 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), the Journalist Lea Adel Maamary.

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An Exclusive Interview with Serge Karnabi, a Member of the Board of Directors of Caritas On Behalf of the Syriac Catholic Church and Vice President of the Charitable Society of the Syriac Catholic Church in Lebanon

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.