Guest of the Episode: His Beatitude Patriarch Raphaël Bedros XXI Minassian

As part of the activities of the Fiftieth Year of Its Founding, the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), in partnership with Télé Lumière and Noursat TV Channel, launched a new TV program entitled “Ecumenicals”. The episodes of the program’s first season were presented by Tony Chedid. The guest of the first episode, which you can watch in the video, was His Beatitude Patriarch Raphaël Bedros XXI Minassian, Catholicos Patriarch of the Armenian Catholic Church of Cilicia, and President of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) for the Catholic Family.

The program sheds light on the stages that the MECC passed through during half a century, its most prominent Ecumenical, Theological, humanitarian, relief and media programs and projects, in addition to several issues related to Christian unity and Ecumenical work, Christian witness and the role of Christians in the region.

In partnership with Télé Lumière and Noursat TV Channel

On the occasion of the fiftieth year of its founding, the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), in partnership with Télé Lumière and Noursat TV Channel, launched a new TV program entitled “Ecumenicals”, presented by Tony Chedid. Its first season was already broadcasted on TV, and its episodes will be published consecutively on the MECC platforms.

The program includes many episodes with guests from many fields, Church Leaders and personalities who accompanied the establishment of the Middle East Council of Churches and the various milestones it witnessed. Hence, the program sheds light on the stages that the MECC passed through during half a century, its most prominent Ecumenical, Theological, humanitarian, relief and media programs and projects, in addition to the challenges it has faced since its founding. The program will also address several issues related to Christian unity and Ecumenical work, Christian witness and the role of Christians in the region.

Mr. Ibrahim Mahmoud Mohammad Presents His Story and Cooperation with MECC 

In the context of empowering the people of Syria and enhancing their capabilities and livelihoods amidst the various economic, social and environmental crises that surround them, the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), Syria’s Office, implemented a grants program to support the small businesses and help their owners overcome the difficulties and challenges they face. 

This report sheds light on the spiritual recital “Your Sight On Our Homeland”, which was held under the patronage and blessings of His Beatitude Patriarch Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Al-Rai, Maronite Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, represented by His Eminence Bishop Hanna Alwan, the Patriarchal Vicar General, and at the invitation and organization of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) and the Pastoral Office for Persons with Disabilities (POPD) in the Maronite Patriarchate – Bkerke, Lebanon. It was performed by the Journalist and Artist Dalia Freyfer, accompanied by the Musician Mr. Fadi Abi Hachem, on Friday 11 October 2024, in the Church of Christ the King - Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon.

This report presents interviews from the spiritual recital “Your Sight On Our Homeland”, which was held under the patronage and blessings of His Beatitude Patriarch Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Al-Rai, Maronite Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, represented by His Eminence Bishop Hanna Alwan, the Patriarchal Vicar General, and at the invitation and organization of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) and the Pastoral Office for Persons with Disabilities (POPD) in the Maronite Patriarchate – Bkerke, Lebanon. It was performed by the Journalist and Artist Dalia Freyfer, accompanied by the Musician Mr. Fadi Abi Hachem, on Friday 11 October 2024, in the Church of Christ the King - Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon.

A Spiritual Recital On the Intention of Lebanon Under the Patronage and Blessings of His Beatitude Patriarch Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Al-Rai

At the Invitation of the Middle East Council of Churches and the Pastoral Office for Persons with Disabilities in the Maronite Patriarchate – Bkerke

Under the patronage and blessings of His Beatitude Patriarch Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Al-Rai, Maronite Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, a spiritual recital on the intention of Lebanon under the title “Your Sight On Our Homeland”, was performed by the Journalist and Artist Dalia Freyfer, accompanied by the Musician Mr. Fadi Abi Hachem. It was held at the invitation and organization of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) and the Pastoral Office for Persons with Disabilities (POPD) in the Maronite Patriarchate – Bkerke, Lebanon, on Friday 11 October 2024, in the Church of Christ the King - Zouk Mosbeh, Lebanon.

The recital was broadcasted live on Télé Lumière and Noursat TV Channel. Attendees were His Eminence Bishop Hanna Alwan, the Patriarchal Vicar General, representing His Beatitude Patriarch Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Al-Rai, Fathers Priests, Sisters Nuns, the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Dr. Michel Abs at the head of an MECC team, and the Pastoral Office for Persons with Disabilities (POPD) in the Maronite Patriarchate - Bkerke. Attendees were also representatives of various entities and institutions, official, social and cultural figures, journalists, as well as guests and believers.

The video presents the speech delivered by Professor Dr. Michel Abs, the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), at the celebration held by Egypt on the occasion of the Fiftieth Year of the Founding of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), on Saturday 14 September 2024, at the New Papal Headquarters in Anba Royce, Egypt.

The video presents the speech delivered by Reverend Dr. Rifaat Fikry, the Associate Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), at the celebration held by Egypt on the occasion of the Fiftieth Year of the Founding of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), on Saturday 14 September 2024, at the New Papal Headquarters in Anba Royce, Egypt.

The video presents the speech delivered by Dr. Gergis Ibrahim Saleh, the Honorary Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), at the celebration held by Egypt on the occasion of the Fiftieth Year of the Founding of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), on Saturday 14 September 2024, at the New Papal Headquarters in Anba Royce, Egypt.

Report: 13 October 2024

In the wake of the security incidents that Lebanon is facing as a result of the war raging throughout it, the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) hastened to launch a humanitarian campaign with the aim of helping the affected and displaced people in the country to overcome this ordeal and restore their usual lives with dignity. Hence, the Middle East Council of Churches continues its efforts during this emergency period in order to implement its relief and field work in response to the deteriorating humanitarian conditions.

In this context, MECC will be publishing a periodical report under the name of "Rescue Lebanon Update" which will keep you informed about the developments of MECC action as well as the overall situation in a context analysis perspective.

The video presents the speech delivered by Father Yashou Ayoub, Secretary General of the Egyptian Council of Churches, at the celebration held by Egypt on the occasion of the Fiftieth Year of the Founding of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), on Saturday 14 September 2024, at the New Papal Headquarters in Anba Royce, Egypt

The video presents the speech delivered by His Eminence Bishop Thomas Adly, Pastor of the Coptic Catholic Diocese of Giza, Fayoum and Beni Souef at the celebration held by Egypt on the occasion of the Fiftieth Year of the Founding of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), on Saturday 14 September 2024, at the New Papal Headquarters in Anba Royce, Egypt

The video presents the speech delivered by His Eminence Bishop Sami Fawzi Shehata, Bishop of the Episcopal Church in Egypt, North Africa and the Horn of Africa, at the celebration held by Egypt on the occasion of the Fiftieth Year of the Founding of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), on Saturday 14 September 2024, at the New Papal Headquarters in Anba Royce, Egypt

The video presents the speech delivered by Archimandrite Damaskinos Alazrai, representing His Holiness Pope and Patriarch Theodoros II, Greek Orthodox Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria and all Africa, at the celebration held by Egypt on the occasion of the Fiftieth Year of the Founding of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), on Saturday 14 September 2024, at the New Papal Headquarters in Anba Royce, Egypt.

With the Artist and Journalist Dalia Freyfer and the Musician Mr. Fadi Al Hachem, we raise our hymns and Prayers on the intention of Lebanon and the world, for the sake of peace and justice!

“Your Sight On Our Homeland”, a spiritual recital under the patronage and blessings of His Beatitude Patriarch Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Al-Rai, Maronite Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, represented by the Patriarchal Vicar General His Eminence Bishop Hanna Alwan, at the invitation and organization of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) and the Pastoral Office for Persons with Disabilities (POPD) in the Maronite Patriarchate - Bkerke, Lebanon.

The video presents the hymn Christ is one and the Church is the body which was performed by the Saint Mark Choir in New Heliopolis at the celebration held by Egypt on the occasion of the Fiftieth Year of the Founding of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), on Saturday 14 September 2024, at the New Papal Headquarters in Anba Royce, Egypt

The video presents the speech delivered by Reverend Dr. Andrea Zaki, President of the Evangelical Churches in Egypt, the Coptic Evangelical Organization for Social Services and the Fellowship, at the celebration held by Egypt on the occasion of the Fiftieth Year of the Founding of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), on Saturday 14 September 2024, at the New Papal Headquarters in Anba Royce, Egypt

The video presents the hymn Jesus you who fills my thirst with your affection which was performed by the Saint Mark Choir in New Heliopolis at the celebration held by Egypt on the occasion of the Fiftieth Year of the Founding of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), on Saturday 14 September 2024, at the New Papal Headquarters in Anba Royce, Egypt

The video presents the speech delivered by His Beatitude Patriarch Bishop Anba Ibrahim Ishak, Coptic Catholic Patriarch, and President of the Council of Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops in Egypt, at the celebration held by Egypt on the occasion of the Fiftieth Year of the Founding of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), on Saturday 14 September 2024, at the New Papal Headquarters in Anba Royce, Egypt