Saint Mothers Followed the Path of Truth, Who Are They?

Exclusive: Media of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC)

She carries in her name the entire mystery of the plan of Salvation. She is the Mother of God, the Mother of Jesus and the entire universe. She is the one who carried in her life patience, sacrifice, tenderness, and security. The Virgin Mary endured hardships and difficulties, and through her path crowned with holiness, became a source of grace and hope. She is the Queen of Peace, distinguished by her obedience and submission to the will of the Lord with humility and faith. She is the ideal mother, a symbol of devotion and support.

The Virgin Mary remains the most sacred example for many mothers who today work diligently and silently with love to provide support for their families and embody their faith in word and deed by raising their children and protecting them from the dangers and pitfalls of life.

What Are the Details?

The Palestinian cause is a humanitarian cause par excellence, and the idea of ​​displacing the population of the Gaza Strip is unacceptable

Interview By Ala’a Youssef - Al Shourouk Newspaper

Click Here to Read the Interview in Arabic.

An Episode with Father Kamel Kamel

From the Platform of the Word at MECC

In this episode, Father Kamel Kamel, a Priest in the Maronite Diocese of Tripoli, talks about the meanings of Lent.

"From Misery to Healing" is prepared and presented 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).

With His Eminence Archbishop Antoine Bou Najem, Maronite Archbishop of Antelias

Project for those in Power?

Middle East Socioeconomic Overview

Report: February 2025

Over the centuries the Middle East seemed to be one giant chess board in which powerful world players clash and every time power shifts in the region the board itself changes. As a result, we have observed map reshuffles such as Sykes–Picot which have created the current region we live in. Today, we are observing somewhat of a repetition of History. What’s more, the Middle East is now being looked at one real estate project that aims to displace millions of people just to quench to thirst of the egos of world leaders.

“The Face of Mary”

"The Face of Mary"

His Eminence Bishop Mar Matthias Charles Mrad: Our encounter around the face of Mary, which is always radiant with the lights of motherhood, compassion, and tenderness, makes us discover a unique way that the face is the first means of communication before one utters words… because the face creates a relationship based on mutual respect

Professor Michel Abs: We wanted to limit the interventions to women only. They will talk about Mary from their intellectual perspective and faith background, addressing the people and telling them that society is united through women. We see it united in the face of Mary

The Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) and the Episcopal Committee for Christian-Muslim Dialogue, emanating from the Council of Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops in Lebanon, held a press conference to announce the symposium they are organizing on the occasion of the Feast of the Annunciation, entitled "The Face of Mary." The symposium will be held on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at 1:00 pm Beirut time, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Annunciation – Museum – Beirut.

The conference took place on Tuesday, March 19, 2025, live from the Platform of the Word at the Middle East Council of Churches headquarters in Beirut. Attendees were 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, the MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs, Father Michel Hamawi, Mrs. Annie Sarafian, Representing the Head of the Lebanese Press Editors' Syndicate Mr. Joseph Kosseifi, Members of the Episcopal Committee for Christian-Islamic Dialogue, and the Team of the MECC General Secretariat.

With Sister Nicolas Akiki, Former Director of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Rosary Hospital

Together we Pray and Work to Enhance the Ecumenical Spirit

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.

With His Eminence Archbishop Mor Kyrillos Babi, the Patriarchal Vicar for the Syriac Orthodox Charitable Institutions in Atchaneh

"The Face of Mary"

Watch the Press Conference for the launching of the seminar "The Face of Mary", on Wednesday 19 March 2025, at 12:25 pm Beirut Time, live from the headquarters of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) in Beirut, on Télé Lumière and Noursat, and the MECC Facebook Page.

The seminar is 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, on Tuesday 25 March 2025, at 1:00 pm Beirut Time, at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Annunciation – Museum - Beirut.

Father Kamel Kamel, a Priest in the Maronite Diocese of Tripoli, met with Professor Michel Abs, the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at the MECC headquarters in Beirut. The meeting was attended 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.

During the meeting, Father Kamel spoke about the Church's initiatives in the Lebanese Governorate of Akkar and the challenges it faces in light of the difficult living conditions that the country is passing through. He also talked about the Church's work in standing with the neediest people and healing their wounds.

An Episode with Father Kamel Kamel, a Priest in the Maronite Diocese of Tripoli, About the Platform of the Word at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC)

“The Platform of the Word” at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) presents an episode of the program “And the Family Remains,” entitled “Family Disintegration.”

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.