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“SEASON OF CREATION” PROJECT - ARABIC BOOKLET

“The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity” BOOKLET

Overview

 

VIDEOS

 

Father Nicolas Bustros Highlights the Church’s Theology

on Charity TV

Interview with His Eminence Archbishop Mor Boutros Kassis

Following the Earthquake that Shook the North of the Antiochian Levant

A New Baby Born in Earthquake Rubble

Mohamad Bitar Explains the Difficult Situations He Passed Through with His Family

In Seconds... Everything Changed

Manal Bitar Reports the First Moments of Terror

Speech of Dr. Gergis Saleh, MECC Honorary Secretary General, at the Opening of the

"Week of Prayer for Christian Unity" 2023 in Egypt

With the blessings and presence of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, Churches in Egypt began the “Week of Prayer for Christian Unity” 2023, in a Prayer celebration hosted by the Wednesday weekly meeting of His Holiness. The Prayer was held on Wednesday 15 February 2023, in the Church of Saint Mary and Anba Bishoy, St. Mark's Cathedral, in Abbasiya.

Speech of Rev. Refaat Fikri, MECC Associate Secretary General, at the Opening of the

"Week of Prayer for Christian Unity" 2023 in Egypt

The "Week of Prayer for Christian Unity" 2023 began in Egypt, and extends between 15 and 22 February 2023. An opening Prayer was held with the blessings and presence of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, on Wednesday 15 February 2023, in the Church of Saint Mary and Anba Bishoy, St. Mark's Cathedral, in Abbasiya.

An Interview with His Eminence Ephraim Maalouli After the Earthquake that Struck Syria


Syria Is in Distress Due to the Earthquake that Hit It

Safir Salim Describes the Situation in the Salesian Church in Aleppo

Searching for Hope Following the Earthquake that Hit Syria

Rogina Makhoul Describes the Fear of the Afflicted Families and Children

Moments of Terror Following the Earthquake that Struck Syria

Georges Batikha Survives the Disaster and Highlights the Urgent Needs

In the World Interfaith Harmony Week

Reverend Dr. Rima Nasrallah Shed Lights, with “Danmission”, on How MECC Is Building Bridges Between Youth

In the World Interfaith Harmony Week which extends between 1 and 7 February yearly, Reverend Dr. Rima Nasrallah, Coordinator of the Ecojustice Unit at the Middle East Council of Churches, highlights how MECC is building bridges and bridging distances, especially between youth, through the "Season of Creation" campaign. It was via a video published on the social media platforms of the “Danmission” organization, which is one of the MECC partners.

Why is the "Week of Prayer for Christian Unity" Celebrated Between 18 and 25 January Every Year?

The “Week of Prayer for Christian Unity” 2023 starts with a hope towards a desired and awaited unity since decades. It is a week which includes 8 daily Prayers and extends between 18 and 25 January every year. We unite in Prayer, reflection, and praise to the Lord Jesus Christ. But what does the date of the Week of Prayer symbolize?

In the video, the Director of the Theological and Ecumenical Department at the Middle East Council of Churches Father Dr. Antoine Al-Ahmar explains the significance and meanings of 18 and 25 January.

“Dignity, Freedom and Justice for All”

A Joint Seminar Between MECC and OHCHR

MECC in partnership with the OHCHR, held an intellectual seminar entitled "Dignity, Freedom and Justice", on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. It was organized on Wednesday 11 January 2023, at the headquarters of the MECC General Secretariat in Beirut.

The video presents an overview of this seminar, its topics and participants. It is produced by the MECC Communication and Public Relations Department.

Tell Me, O Manger

Christmas Message 2022 from the MECC Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs

“The Question of Disability in the Arab World, A Roadmap for the Future”

In a Book and Seminar

Aiming at raising awareness on the issue of disability and its concepts in the Arab world, a seminar was organized on the newly released book “The Question of Disability in the Arab World, A Roadmap for the Future”, at the invitation of the Ecumenical Disability Advocates Network (EDAN), in partnership with the Middle East Council of Churches. It was held on Friday 16 December 2022, at the Antonine University in Lebanon, with the participation of the University’s Rector Father Michel Jalkh and the MECC Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs, alongside persons with disabilities, academics, specialists and guests from various fields.

“Living In Dignity For Persons With Disability”

The 5th Monthly Webinar Organized by MECC

Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs: we consider in the Council that any discrimination is a betrayal of the Christian faith and belief

MECC held its fifth monthly webinar entitled “Living In Dignity For Persons With Disability”, on the evening of Thursday 8 December 2022, with the participation of university professors, academics, and interested attendees. Noting that the webinar is part of a series of monthly symposiums which are launched previously by MECC, in preparation for the project of Human Dignity and Social Capital Rehabilitation that the Council is planning.

The MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs Presents a Lecture at St. John of Damascus Institute of Theology

“The Church and Society: Institution and Leadership”

Under the patronage of His Beatitude John X, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, and at the invitation of the Dean of St. John of Damascus Institute of Theology Fr. Yacoub Khalil, the MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs presented a lecture entitled “The Church and Society: The Institution and the Leadership”. It was held on the evening of Friday 2 December 2022 at the Institute’s campus in Balamand, Lebanon.

The lecture was part of the graduation ceremony of a new group of graduates from “Kalima” program for Theological education and the CBB for Biblical Studies in Spanish program.

Message of the MECC Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs at the Council’s Executive Committee Meeting

Within the Executive Committee meeting of the Middle East Council of Churches, which was held on Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 November 2022, at the Monastery of Notre-Dame du Puits in Bkennaya, Lebanon, the MECC Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs delivered a message. He highlighted the meeting’s activities and mentioned the most important issues that were discussed, as well as his aspirations and expectations.

Youth of the Middle East Raise Their Concerns and Aspirations to the MECC Executive Committee Meeting

Youth representing various Churches and youth movements in the Middle East, came from Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Palestine, Syria and Lebanon to the Monastery of Notre-Dame du Puits in Bkennaya, Lebanon, to participate in the MECC Executive Committee meeting, which was held on Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 November 2022. They gathered together and raised their concerns, challenges, and suggestions to the Heads and Leaders of the Churches participating in the meeting. What were their aspirations and expectations?

The following video presents an overview of the youth consultations sessions and highlights their issues and opinions through some interviews. It is produced by the MECC Communication and Public Relations Department.

The Activities of the MECC Executive Committee Meeting

MECC held its Executive Committee meeting on Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 November 2022, at the Monastery of Notre-Dame du Puits in Bkennaya, Lebanon, to discuss the MECC Ecumenical and Humanitarian issues, as well as other issues related to the people and Christians of the Middle East. Attendees were the MECC Presidents, members of the Executive Committee from various countries of the region, and the MECC Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs heading the Council's General Secretariat team.

The video presents a report about the meeting’s activities and some interviews with participants. It was produced by the MECC Communication and Public Relations Department.

Coverage of the MECC Executive Committee Meeting On El Keraza TV, with Rev. Rifaat Fikry, the MECC Associate Secretary General

Highlights of the First Day’s Activities of the MECC Executive Committee Meeting

MECC Presidents, Leaders representing various Churches of the region, and youth from Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Egypt and Iraq are gathering together at the MECC Executive Committee meeting which is being held on Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 November 2022 at Saydet El Bir Monastery in Bkennaya, Lebanon.

The video presents a quick tour of the first day’s activities.

Youth of the Middle East Prepare for a Discussion Session with the Heads of Churches at the MECC Executive Committee Meeting

Their challenges are many today in the Middle East... Christian youth are the present and future of the Church!

Youth representing Churches and youth movements from Syria, Lebanon, Jordan, Palestine, Egypt and Iraq, expressed their opinions and concerns to convey it to the Heads of Churches during the MECC Executive Committee meeting, which is being held on Monday 28 and Tuesday 29 November 2022, at Saydet El Bir Monastery in Bkennaya, Lebanon.

“UNITE to End Violence Against Women”

16 Days of Activism to Eliminate Violence Against Women

MECC Participates with ACT Alliance in the UN International Campaign

As part of the UN international campaign “UNITE to End Violence against Women” which kicks off on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on Friday 25 November, and ends on the International Human Rights Day on 10 December, ACT Alliance has launched a series of videos, through which representatives of the ACT regional forums have raised their voices. They stressed the danger of violence against women and the need for serious action to face and eliminate it.

As for MECC, Reverend Rima Nasrallah, the Council’s representative in ACT MENA Forum and Coordinator of the MECC Ecojustice Unit, talked in the video about violence against women in the region, and highlighted the Christian view on this important issue.

On the 10th Anniversary of the Enthronement of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II

A Congratulations Message from the MECC Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs

On the occasion of the 10th Anniversary of the Enthronement of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches Dr. Michel Abs congratulates His Holiness via video in Arabic, praising his endless love and kindness.

18/11/2022

Partners in the Ecumenical Journey

MECC Meets with Its International and Regional Partners

The Middle East Council of Churches met with its international and regional partners as part of a series of activities and meetings in Lebanon between 2 and 5 November 2022. What did the meetings include? And what did the attendees discuss? The video presents a brief overview of these meetings, activities, and the most important discussed topics. It is prepared and produced by the MECC Communication and Public Relations Department.

Partners and Friends in Ecumenism and Human Service

Together Building Bridges and Restoring Hope

The Middle East Council of Churches held its annual meeting with representatives of its partner organizations and institutions, in addition to a series of activities it implemented with them, between 2 and 5 November 2022. The video presents the point of views and aspirations of some of the MECC partners participating in the meeting. It is prepared and produced by the MECC Communication and Public Relations Department.

Recovering from the Beirut Port Blast

Business Rehabilitation with the Service and Relief – Diakonia Department

The Beirut Port Blast was a fatal blow to the Lebanese, who lost everything they owned, especially in the Beirut regions. Owners of businesses lost their dreams and also faced the disaster’s huge repercussions in their shops and businesses which were destroyed. The Middle East Council of Churches, sought through the Service and Relief – Diakonia Department, Beirut’s Office, to restore hope to their lives and joy to their hearts, by implementing the Business Rehabilitation program.

Under the title "Recovering from the Blast", the video presents a brief overview about the program’s results and its impact on the beneficiaries, as well as some testimonies confirming that hope is back again.

Middle East Youth Consultations Sessions with the Theological and Ecumenical Department

The Theological and Ecumenical Department at the Middle East Council of Churches organized a series of consultation sessions with the youth in the Middle East, representing their Churches, in Iraq - Baghdad, Syria - Damascus, Egypt - Cairo, Jordan - Amman, and Palestine - Ramallah. The sessions aimed to talk about the issue of youth presence and role in the region, in addition to discuss their concerns and expectations. Photos are available in the video.

Why Our Religious Freedom Matters

Answer at the Saint Joseph University’s Campus in Beirut

Rt Revd Philip Mounstephen Presents a Lecture On Religious Freedom and Persecuted Christians

At the joint invitation and organization of the Middle East Council of Churches, the Bible Society, and the Faculty of Religious Sciences at the Saint Joseph University (USJ) in Beirut, a lecture entitled “Why Our Religious Freedom Matters” was given by Rt Revd Philip Mounstephen, Bishop of Truro, and Author of the FCDO’s independent review of persecuted Christians. It was held on Thursday 13 October 2022, at Francois Basil auditorium in the Innovation and Sports Campus, at the Saint Joseph University. Attendees were representatives of concerned organizations and parties, priests and people interested in the topic at hand.

“Third Age: On Endangered Human Dignity and The Need for Reintegration”

The Third Monthly Webinar Organized by MECC

Dr. Michel Abs: Dealing with Elderlies Requires a Social Policy that Exceeds the Civil Authorities’ Capabilities

29/09/2022

Vocational Trainings and Grants to Support Small Businesses in Tafas

With MECC and Kerk in Actie

Rehabilitation of the St. Elias Home for Elderly in Aleppo

The Communication and Public Relations Department of the Middle East Council of Churches presents a video about the restoration and rehabilitation work implemented in the St. Elias Home for Elderly in Aleppo, which came back to life again. The project is within the “Restoration Fund for Rehabilitation of Faith-based Social Services & Religious Infrastructure Damaged During the Crisis in Syria” program implemented by MECC in cooperation with Kerk in Actie in Netherlands, in various Syrian governorates. The video was prepared and filmed by the Middle East Council of Churches in Syria.

“ACT Alliance” in Lebanon: Developing Humanitarian Assistance and Working for A Sustainable Cooperation with its Members

The video highlights the visit of an “ACT Alliance” delegation to Lebanon, with the support of the Middle East Council of Churches, between 18 and 25 September 2022, as part of its Gender Justice program and Humanitarian program teams’ annual meetings. What did the participants say? What are their opinions? Answers in the video, prepared by the MECC Communication and Public Relations Department.

The Ecumenical Family Prays at the “Season of Creation” Closing in Bkerke

A Special Statement from H.B. Patriarch Minassian and Interviews with Some Participants

The Maronite Church hosted an Ecumenical Prayer service organized by the Middle East Council of Churches, under the patronage and presidency of His Beatitude Patriarch Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Al Rai, Maronite Patriarch of Antioch and all the East. The celebration was held at the Church of the Patriarchal Edifice in Bkerke, Lebanon, on the eve of the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, on Monday 3 October 2022. The video presents a brief overview of the celebration in addition to a special statement from His Beatitude Patriarch Raphaël Bedros XXI Minassian, Patriarch of the Armenian Catholic Church of Cilicia, and MECC President for the Catholic Family. As well as interviews with many participants in the Prayer.

Speech of the MECC Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs at the "Season of Creation" 2022 Closing

The Middle East Council of Churches concluded the “Season of Creation” 2022 with an Ecumenical Prayer service under the patronage and presidency of His Beatitude Patriarch Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Al-Rai, Maronite Patriarch of Antioch and all the East, at the Church of the Patriarchal Edifice in Bkerke, Lebanon, on the eve of the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, on Monday 3 October 2022. During the service, the MECC Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs delivered a message entitled “ Season of Creation, Church and Environment”, which you can listen to it and watch it in the video.

An Ecumenical Prayer Service in Bkerke at the “Season of Creation” 2022 Closing

At the “Season of Creation” 2022 closing, the Middle East Council of Churches organized an Ecumenical celebration including the Season’s Ecumenical Prayer service, under the patronage and presidency of His Beatitude Patriarch Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Al Rai, Maronite Patriarch of Antioch and all the East. The event was held at the Church of the Patriarchal Edifice in Bkerke, Lebanon, on the eve of the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi, on Monday 3 October 2022.

"Season of Creation" in a Special Episode On Charity Radio TV

“Listen to the Voice of Creation" In A Special Episode on SAT7

03/10/2022

The Second Episode of the “Season of Creation” Program On Télé Lumière and Noursat

25/09/2022

Environmental, Theological and Youth Topics in a Special “Season of Creation” Episode On Télé Lumière and Noursat

21/09/2022

Episode 6 of the “Season of Creation” 2022 Videos Podcasts

The Recycling Project in the Patriarchal Maronite Eparchy Region of Jounieh, Lebanon

Episode 5 of the “Season of Creation” 2022 Videos Podcasts

“A Rocha” and Its Environmental Work

Let Us Pray Together for God’s Creation and Our Common Home

Episode 4 of the “Season of Creation” 2022 Videos Podcasts

Qaa Heritage Revival Project - QHRP, Lebanon

How Can We Contribute to the Nature’s Growth?

Episode 3 of the “Season of Creation” 2022 Videos Podcasts

Youth Initiatives to Protect the Environment

With the “Season of Creation”, Let Us End Plastic Waste!

Episode 2 of the “Season of Creation” 2022 Podcast

Bushfires and Tips to Avoid Fire Risk

What is the Slogan of the “Season of Creation” 2022?

New “Season of Creation” 2022 Podcast Series

Episode 1 On the Importance of Bees Towards the Environment

With the “Season of Creation” 2022, Listen to the Voice of Creation

Egypt Celebrates the "Season of Creation" 2022 at the “Anaphora” Christian Environmental Center

On the occasion of the "Season of Creation” 2022, the “Anaphora” Center for Prayer and Retreat, in Wadi El Natroun, Egypt, held a Christian environmental celebration, on Sunday 11 September 2022. It was under the auspices and supervision of Anba Thomas, founder of the Anaphora Center, Bishop of Al-Qusiya and Mir, Assiut, Egypt.

Youth of Lebanon Celebrates Together the "Season of Creation" 2022 in an Ecumenical Environmental Activity

Youth of Lebanon from various Church families and youth movements inaugurated the celebrations of the “Season of Creation” 2022 in the Middle East, in an environmental activity organized by MECC in partnership with Danmission, on Saturday 3 September 2022, in Kfardebian, Keserwan.

“Social Justice in Times of Crisis”

MECC in Its Second Monthly Webinar

Towards Human Dignity Preservation and Social Capital Rehabilitation

25/8/2022

2 Years After the Beirut Port Blast... The Will of Life Is Stronger

“Palestinians and Liberation from a Christian Stance”

A Webinar Organized by the Middle East Council of Churches

And A Launching of Monthly Series of Seminars

29/7/2022

Speech of the MECC Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs, during the visit of an MECC delegation to Reverend Dr. Paul Haidostian, President of the Union of the Armenian Evangelical Churches in the Near East, and President of Haigazian University in Lebanon, and MECC President for the Evangelical Family

27/7/2022

Flash Back to the Most Important Issues Discussed During the MECC 12th General Assembly in an Interview with the Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs on Télé Lumière and Noursat

19/6/2022

In a Special Interview, His Grace Anba Antonios, Metropolitan of Jerusalem and the Near East for the Coptic Orthodox Church, and MECC President for the Eastern Orthodox Family:

Breaking Down Barriers Between All Churches Is One of the Most Important MECC Roles

Egypt Is a Model for Coexistence!

Message of His Grace Anba Antonios, Metropolitan of Jerusalem and the Near East for the Coptic Orthodox Church, and MECC President for the Eastern Orthodox Family, during his visit to the MECC headquarters in Beirut

4/7/2022

Speech of the MECC Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs During the Visit of an MECC Delegation to His Beatitude Patriarch John X, Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, and MECC President for the orthodox Family

20/6/2022

The Middle East Council of Churches… 50 years of Continuous Witness

MECC Organized a WASH Campaign in Dara’a City, So How Is It Implemented?

Sayfo 1915 We Forgive but Never Forget

The MECC Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs in an Interview About the Sayfo Massacres on Suboro TV

15/6/2022

The MECC Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs Sheds Light on the Activities of the MECC 12th General Assembly on Al Keraza TV

13/6/2022

A Story of Success

Department of Diakonia and Ecumenical Relief

The MECC 12th General Assembly “With Jesus” on MTV

The MECC Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs was the guest of MTV Lebanon, on Sunday, June 5, 2022, in "With Jesus" segment during the morning show “Alive” with Elie Ahwash, in order to shed light on the MECC 12th General Assembly event and the post General Assembly activities.

On the Feast of the Holy Family’s Entry into Egypt "From Egypt I Called My Son" A Documentary About the Coptic Church Greetings from the Middle East Council of Churches

The Missakian Cultural Center in Kessab - Latakia Is Back to Life

The MECC Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs Highlighted the MECC 12th General Assembly and its Final Statement on Télé Lumière and Noursat

24/5/2022

A Special Interview with His Holiness Pope Tawadros II During the MECC 12th General Assembly

“Love Never Fails”

A Special Interview with His Holiness Catholicos Aram I During the MECC 12th General Assembly

A Special Interview with His Eminence Archbishop Angaelos During the MECC 12th General Assembly

A Special Interview with His Eminence Archbishop Mounib Younan During the MECC 12th General Assembly

A Special Interview with Reverend Dr. Andrea Zaki During the MECC 12th General Assembly

A Special Interview with Reverend Boutros Zaour During the MECC 12th General Assembly

A Special Interview with Reverend Dr. Paul Haidostian During the MECC 12th General Assembly

A Special Interview with His Beatitude Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa During the MECC 12th General Assembly

A Special Interview with His Beatitude Patriarch Cardinal Mar Louis Raphaël Sako During the MECC 12th General Assembly

A Special Interview with His Beatitude Patriarch John X During the MECC 12th General Assembly

A Special Interview with His Beatitude Mor Ignatius Youssef III Younan During the MECC 12th General Assembly

A Special Interview with His Holiness Patriarch Mor Ignatius Aphrem II During the MECC 12th General Assembly

A Special Interview with His Beatitude Patriarch Ibrahim Isaac During the MECC 12th General Assembly

A Special Interview with Reverend Dr. Riad Jarjour During the MECC 12th General Assembly

A Special Interview with His Beatitude Patriarch Raphaël Bedros XXI Minassian During the MECC 12th General Assembly

Visits to Coptic Monasteries During the Activities of MECC 12th General Assembly

19/5/2022

Last Day Activities of the MECC 12th General Assembly

19/5/2022

Words from the Heart During the MECC 12th General Assembly

Activities of the Third Day of the MECC 12th General Assembly

18/5/2022

Participants at the MECC 12th General Assembly Stress On the Importance of Love and Dialogue

Highlights of the Second Day of the MECC 12th General Assembly

17/5/2022

MECC Launches its 12th General Assembly

Watch the Highlights of the First Day

16/5/2022

His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, Welcoming the Delegations Participating in the MECC 12th General Assembly (4)

His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, Welcoming the Delegations Participating in the MECC 12th General Assembly (3)

His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, Welcoming the Delegations Participating in the MECC 12th General Assembly (2)

His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, Welcoming the Delegations Participating in the MECC 12th General Assembly (1)

MECC Holds Its 12th General Assembly at the Papal Logos Center in Wadi El Natrun Where the Earth Meets the Sky

The Middle East Council of Churches and the Women Empowerment Program in Lebanon

The Service and Relief Department - Diakonia, Beirut office, at the Middle East Council of Churches, implemented a Women Empowerment program in cooperation with the municipality of Kfartebnin, South Lebanon. The program aimed at supporting women and developing their capabilities through their participation in training courses during which they learned new skills.

The video gives more details about the program and presents the expectations of the participants.

From the MECC Archive:

A Glance at MECC Activities Supporting the Iraqi Refugees in Syria

A video about the MECC activities in support of Iraqi refugees in Syria since the beginning of the war in Iraq until the end of 2011, with the support of the MECC’s partners and local Churches in Syria. The video was presented during the Council’s 10th General Assembly, held between 29 and 30 November 2011 in Paphos, Cyprus, under the title of “And all who believed were one heart” (Acts 4: 32).

The Private Secondary School in Aleppo Shines Again

On the Human Fraternity Day and the World Interfaith Harmony Week, From Slogan to Implementation

At the End of the "Week of Prayer for Christian Unity", Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs on Télé Lumière and Noursat: Every Day Is a Week of Prayer in MECC

25/1/2022

HE. Rev. Dr. Habib Badr Guest of Suboro TV: With Patience and Hope, We Reach Through our Faith the Desired Goal, Unity of Christians and Churches

20/1/2022

On the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, What is the Role of Youth in the Ecumenical Work and What Are their Opinions???

Answers in a Special Episode on Télé Lumière and Noursat

23/1/2022

Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs and the MECC Mission Towards Christian Unity and Building Bridges on Suboro TV

19/1/2022

Stay Tuned for an Episode About Youth and Ecumenism on Télé Lumière and Noursat

Sunday 23 February 2022

HE Archbishop Georges Assadourian Highlighted the Symbolism of Praying for Christian Unity on OTV

17/1/2022

Noursat and MECC in a Special Episode About the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

17/1/2022

MECC and the Importance of the "Week of Prayer for Christian Unity" on MTV

16/1/2022

Christmas Message 2021 from the MECC Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs

Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs and MECC mission on ME Sat Egyptian TV Channel

3/12/2021

Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs Highlighted the MECC Mission and the Preparations for the 12th General Assembly on Al Keraza TV

29/11/2021

MECC Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs' Speech During the Funeral Prayer of Our Colleague Hayel Abou Jamra

In a WCC Webinar On the Massacres that Occurred in the Middle East

Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs: We Must Shed Light On This History to Promote Awareness and Learn From It

19/11/2021

Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs Highlights the MECC Ecclesiastical and Humanitarian Mission on Télé Lumière and Noursat

1/11/2021

Hope Is Essential in Facing Difficulties

Do We Usually Pray for the Earth, Environment and All the Creatures?

Farewell Mrg. Toufic Bou Hadir

19/10/2021

Father Elias Marswanian Represents the Vatican at Expo 2020 Dubai

Watch the Virtual Tour of the Pavilion of the Holy See, Where Bridges are Built, and the Culture of Peace is Spread

The Last Episode of the "Days of the Season of Creation" Program on Télé Lumière and Noursat

10/10/2021

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you…”

(John 14:27)

A Message from the Holy See Pavilion in Expo 2020 Dubai On the Occasion of the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi

4/10/2021

From the Visitation Monastery, Lebanon

Environmental and Ecumenical Interviews on the Closure of the “Season of Creation” 2021

Leaders from Different Church Families Highlight the Importance of Preserving the Creator’s Gifts

3/10/2021

On the Closure of the Season of Creation 2021, from the Monastery of the Visitation, Lebanon

Sister Marana Saad: ‘At Philokalia, meaning “Love of the beautiful”, we work on the upbringing of artists’

‘The Season of Creation is a message and an invitation in the heart of the Church’

3/10/2021

Prayer From the Canticle of Creation by Saint Francis of Assisi (3)

A Youth Environmental Campaign to Clean the Raouche Beach in Beirut

18/9/2021

The Environmental Orthodox View and Youth Initiatives in the Fourth Episode of the "Days of the Season of Creation" 2021 on Télé Lumière and Noursat

23/9/2021

Prayer From the Canticle of Creation by Saint Francis of Assisi (2)

Psychological and Spiritual Support Sessions for a Group of Youth in Lebanon

16-19/9/2021

“What good is it for someone to gain the whole world, yet forfeit their soul?”

(Mark 8:36)

Prayer From the Canticle of Creation by Saint Francis of Assisi (1)

The Fourth Episode of the “Days of the Season of Creation” On Thursday, September 23, 2021

Let Us Together Glorify God the Creator through the Hymn of “With All the Heavens”

A Youth Initiative to Clean Up the Raouche Beach in Lebanon

Together for a Safer Environment!

18/9/2021

What is the Role of the Anaphora Center during the "Season of Creation"?

Anaphora, An Oasis of Prayer in the Coptic Church in Egypt

Sharing The Gifts of God is Essential for Helping the Neediest Groups

Environmental Theology and Anaphora Center in the Third Episode of the "Days of the Season of Creation" 2021 on Télé Lumière and Noursat

16/9/2021

The Third Episode of the “Days of the Season of Creation” On Thursday, September 16, 2021

“Season of Creation”: An Everlasting Source of Ecology and Spirituality

5/9/2021

Opening Prayer of the “Season of Creation” 2021 in the National Evangelical Church of Beirut

5/9/2021

What Is the logo of the “Season of Creation” 2021 Celebration?

Theological and Environmental Topics in the Second Episode of "Days of the Season of Creation" 2021 on Télé Lumière and Noursat

9/9/2021

The Second Episode of the “Days of the Season of Creation” On Thursday, September 9, 2021

The Middle East Council of Churches Launches the First Episode of the “Days of the Season of Creation” 2021 on Télé Lumière and Noursat

2/9/2021

Protecting Our Common Home Is One of the Most Important Human Responsibilities

The First Episode of the “Days of the Season of Creation” On Thursday, September 2, 2021

A Message from Assisi to the East On the Occasion of the "Season of Creation" 2021 Launching

In Lebanon, “without peace there is no justice”

WCC interview with MECC Secretary general Dr. Michel Abs

21/7/2021

Speech of Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs during the visit of MECC delegation to HE Reverend Dr. Habib Badr

15/7/2021

What is the “Season of Creation” project?

"Season of Creation" and Its Celebrations in the Middle East

"Season of Creation" for the First Time in the East with the Middle East Council of Churches

An Introductory Meeting for the 2021 Celebrations

Together We Pray and Work for the Protection of the Environment

#SeasonOfCreationME #MECC

12/7/2021

Training Sessions About Nursing and Home Care for Children and the Elderly

MECC - Kerk in Actie and the Restoration of Our Lady of the Annunciation Church in Aleppo, Syria

The East and Covid-19, From Battle to Recovery

A Webinar Organized by WCC and MECC

14/6/2021

On the 31th Anniversary of Télé Lumière, an Interview with MECC Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs

Message from the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches Dr. Michel Abs for the Occasion of the World Environment Day

4/6/2021

The Christian Presence in the Middle East with the Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs in a Webinar Organized By the "United Church of Christ”

19/5/2021

In Homs - Syria

Bringing life back to St. Mesrob Church and Ishakian School

Activities of the MECC Departments During the Year 2020

Activities and Milestones of the MECC General Secretariat During the Year 2020

Dr. Michel Abs, MECC Secretary General Urged the Concerned Countries to Reveal the Fate of the Kidnapped Bishops, on Télé Lumière and Noursat

22/4/2021

Humanitarian and Social Activities of MECC Office in Syria During the Year 2020

Dr. Michel Abs: The Council’s Mission and History on Télé Lumière and Noursat

24/3/2021

Dr. Michel Abs highlighted the symbolism of HH Pope Francis’ visit to Iraq and the MECC role following this journey, on SAT 7

Dr. Michel Abs highlighted the impact of HH Pope Francis’ visit to Iraq on the Middle East, on SBI Channel

7/3/2021

Dr. Michel Abs, MECC Secretary General Intervention's on France 24 TV Channel to Discuss About HH Pope Francis' Visit to Iraq

5/3/2021

Cardinal Sako: The Pope visits Iraq in these difficult times to stand by the tormented!

I, as an Iraqi citizen, should feel at home in Iraq

24/2/2021

In Times of Corona, Head of the Catholic Center for Studies and Media Fr. Rifaat Bader: Christian Media Spreads Heavenly Comfort to Houses Paying Their Dues in Silence

17/2/2021

Eastern Prayers for Those Infected by the Coronavirus

12/2/2021

During the “Week of Prayer for Christian Unity”

Revd. Dr. Habib Badr: Despite all obstacles, the pursuit of Unity is still relentless. Our main role is to be the witnesses of Christ

17/1/2021

 

An interview with the MECC Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs on the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and all the East's platforms, presented by Dr. Jean Touma

18/12/2020

Christmas message from the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches Dr. Michel Abs

25/12/2020

Towards the MECC 12th General Assembly

An extraordinary meeting of the Executive Committee in Bkerke, Lebanon

18/9/2020

MECC in the EPP - EU Parliament webinar about Beirut after the Blast

Dr. Michel Abs: Bleeding Lebanon is in need of all sort of support

Dr. Michel Abs, MECC Secretary General, participated in a webinar organized by the EPP Group - Intercultural and Religious Dialogue Unit in the European Parliament, under the topic of “Lebanon after the Beirut seaport explosion”. During this webinar, Dr. Abs delivered a speech about the political and economic situation in Lebanon, the blast’s repercussions and the MECC disaster relief work.

20/11/2020

Beirut a Story of Hope

Diakonia projects for the Beirut relief throughout the past three months

Special episode about the Middle East Council of Churches on the Charity TV channel

06/11/2020

The journalist Huguette Salameh, director of the MECC Communication and Public Relations Department highlighted on Télé Lumière and Noursat the council's humanitarian role in the relief of Beirut

01/10/2020

Following the Beirut Blast, MECC supports Lebanese youth spiritually and psychologically

12-19/09/2020

A special interview with Dr. Michel Abs, the new MECC Secretary General, on Télé Lumière and Noursat

Dr. Michel Abs , the new Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches, was the guest in a special episode on Télé Lumière and Noursat, during which he discussed periods of the Council’s history through which he was present. In addition he highlighted the challenges that the Council is facing today and revealed its plan for the future.

03/10/2020

From the Middle East Council of Churches to Dr. Souraya Bechealany, Honorary Secretary General: Thank you is not enough

30/09/2020

Interview with Nina Hallak, MECC Beirut Diakonia Department’s coordinator on Télé Lumière and Noursat about the MECC relief role following the Beirut Blast

17/09/2020

The speech of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria, in the beginning of the MECC’s Executive Committee meeting

18/09/2020

Towards the 12th General Assembly

Speech of Dr. Souraya Bechealany, MECC Secretary General, during the MECC Executive Committee meeting held between 21 and 22 January 2020 in Larnaca – Cyprus

20-21/01/2020

Towards the 12th General Assembly

Speech of Rev. Anba Thomas, MECC Executive Committee member, Representative of the Coptic Orthodox Church, during the MECC Executive Committee meeting held between 21 and 22 January 2020 in Larnaca – Cyprus

20-21/01/2020

An Interview with Mr. Ziad El Sayegh, MECC Policies and Communication Advisor, on Télé Lumière and Noursat, about the MECC disaster relief role in facing the Beirut blast

10/09/2020

Towards the 12th General Assembly

Speech of His Beatitude Archbishop Chrysostomos II, the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Cyprus, Greek orthodox Church of Cyprus, during the MECC Executive Committee meeting held between 21 and 22 January 2020 in Larnaca – Cyprus

20-21/01/2020

Towards the 12th General Assembly

Speech of Rev. Joseph Kassab, President of the Supreme Council of Evangelical Community in Syria and Lebanon, General Secretary of the National Evangelical Synod of Syria and Lebanon, during the MECC Executive Committee meeting held between 21 and 22 January 2020 in Larnaca – Cyprus

20-21/01/2020

Towards the 12th General Assembly

Speech of His Holiness Mor Ignatius Aphrem II, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East and Supreme Head of the Universal Syriac Orthodox Church who is the president of the Council for the Eastern Orthodox Family, during the MECC Executive Committee meeting held between 21 and 22 January 2020 in Larnaca – Cyprus

20-21/01/2020

Towards the 12th General Assembly

Speech of His Beatitude Mar Louis Raphael Sako, Patriarch of Babylon for Chaldeans and president of the Council for the Catholic Family, during the MECC Executive Committee meeting held between 21 and 22 January 2020 in Larnaca – Cyprus

20-21/01/2020

Towards the 12th General Assembly

Speech of His Beatitude John X, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East for the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch and president of the Council for the Greek Orthodox Family, during the MECC Executive Committee meeting held between 21 and 22 January 2020 in Larnaca – Cyprus

20-21/01/2020

The Journalist Huguette Salameh, Director of the MECC Communication and Public Relations Department Highlighted on Mariam TV the Council's Disaster Relief Role and the MECC Beirut Appeal

08/09/2020

Interview with Mr. Ziad El Sayegh, MECC Policies and Communication Advisor, on the Egyptian TV ME SAT, About the Latest updates of the Beirut Port Explosion and the Relief Role of the Council

4/09/2020

Beirut, you are not alone

The video is a tribute to the wounded Beirut. It was prepared by the MECC Communication and Public Relations Department

04/09/2020

Interview on Télé Lumière and Noursat with Eng. Samer Laham, Director of the MECC Diakonia Department, Focusing on MECC Appeal and the International Fundraising Campaign which was launched to Provide Relief to Beirut

27/08/2020

First Youth Consultation Seminar within the “Kairos Middle East Towards Churches Global Compact” Process

11/07/2020

MECC Daily Activities During Quarantine, from March 9 to June 1, 2020

Interview with Dr Souraya Bechealany, MECC Secretary General, on Radio Free Lebanon to discuss about the Higher Committee for Human Fraternity’s appeal

Dr. Souraya Bechealany, MECC Secretary General, was the guest of “Bachar Mech Hajar” program on Radio Free Lebanon (RLL), with the journalist Jana Ghazi to discuss the joint appeal issued by 17 Lebanese faith-based organizations, in response to the Higher Committee for Human Fraternity’s latest initiative.

15/05/2020

Interview with Fr. Gaby Hachem, Director of the MECC Theological and Ecumenical Department on Voice of All Lebanon, to discuss about the Higher Committee for Human Fraternity’s appeal

12/05/2020

Dr Souraya Bechealany, MECC Secretary General: the 14th of May 2020 will be a Global Day dedicated for Prayer and Fasting

Dr Souraya Bechealany, the Middle East Council of Churches’ Secretary General, was the guest of a program broadcasted on OTV and entitled “Yawm Jadid”, which means in English “New Day”. During the online interview on Skype, Bechealany highlighted the joint appeal issued by 17 Lebanese faith-based organizations, in response to the Higher Committee for Human Fraternity’s latest initiative, launched under the patronage of his Holiness Pope Francis and His Eminence the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar Sheikh Ahmad Al-Tayyeb.

11/05/2020

MECC helps 400 deprived families protect themselves from the Coronavirus

17/04/2020

The response of MECC Secretary General to the message of UN Secretary General on facing Covid-19

After receiving a special message that Mr António Guterres, the UN Secretary General, addressed to religious leaders and authorities on 11 April 2020, urging them to join forces in coping with COVID-19, especially during the Easter season and Ramadan, Dr Souraya Bechealany, Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), responded to the call in a letter, in which she commended his initiative that left a positive impact on MECC and on its partners of various faith based organizations, religious Christian leaders and leaders of other religions with whom it shares a common responsibility.

15/04/2020

Interview with MECC Secretary General Dr. Souraya Bechealany, on Telelumière

In the occasion of the week of prayer for Christian Unity

25/01/2020

MECC Mission and objectives during "Kadaya Sakhina" on Al Keraza TV - Egypt

24/01/2020

Interview with MECC Secretary General Dr Souraya Bechealani on Al-Karaza TV - Egypt

4/1/2020

Interview with MECC Secretary General Dr Souraya Bechealani on the margins of the Forum for Promoting Peace - Abu Dhabi

10/12/2019

Ecumenical Program “Trauma Healing and Spiritual Counseling” in Ankawa | Iraq

2/12/2019

A Health Awareness Training for Women in Sabtiyye | Lebanon

29/11/2019

MECC Concluded the Social Cohesion Workshops in Akkar | Lebanon

18/9/2019

Pope Francis received a delegation from the MECC

02/09/2019
Pope Francis received a delegation from the MECC headed by its Secretary General:
The Synodality is the basis of the ecumenical path, “Kairos ME Towards Churches Global Compact” project have my blessing and support.

Syria - Man's Very First Homeland

2019

MECC Partners Meeting Mini Documentary

A mini documentary summarizing the general outlines of the last MECC Partners Meeting which was held at Dhour Shoueir Evangelical Conference Center, May 6 - 9, 2019.

2.8 million Syrians suffer from physical disabilities and the lack of basic needs

MECC "Diakonia" Department Home Elderly Care Course in Tripoli - Lebanon

The MECC “Diakonia” Department concluded on Friday, May 24, 2019, a home elderly care course, in cooperation with the LEAD Healthcare Consultancy in Tripoli - Lebanon.

Sheep Breeding Support Program in Daraa | Syria

21/03/2019

MECC Secretary General Dr Souraya Bechealany on Human Fraternity Meeting Abu Dhabi

Sky News Arabia - 04/02/2019

MECC Secretary General Dr. Souraya Bechealany declared that the meeting of the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, Sheikh Ahmed el-Tayeb, with His Holiness Pope Francis of the Vatican, during the International Conference for Human Fraternity – Abu Dhabi – UAE, is of great importance for changing the mindsets of many people around the world. In an interview on “Sky News”, Dr Bechealany stated that the meeting of the World Religious Leaders founds a new dialogue among civilizations, stressing on the importance of active initiatives towards diversity, tolerance, and coexistence.

MECC Executive Committee Meeting

22-23/01/2019

A Tribute from MECC in the Memory of His Eminence Anba Bishoy

22/01/2019

MECC’s Programs and Relief Services in Numbers

2018

MECC and its Partners working for the Relief of the Displaced Syrians

2018

MECC Staff Members Participate in One Lebanon’s 2017 Annunciation Day Video Campaign

MECC at the Service of the Syrian Refugees and Displaced People

2017

MECC at the Service of Syrian Displaced People

2016

The Tragedy!

THE ARCHIVES 

RESTORING THE MIDDLE EAST COUNCIL OF CHURCHES ARCHIVES

Due to circumstances of war, the meticulous care and organization of the MECC Archives was lost. Thousands of books, reports, VHS tapes, DVDs, photographs and video reels were hastily boxed up and taken to a safe location away from MECC’s Head Office in Beirut. This necessary, yet tragic, situation resulted in the temporary loss of access by scholars, theologians and MECC itself to a rich historical record on Christianity in the Middle East, Ecumenism in the Middle East and MECC’s past.

In April 2018, MECC began the long process of restoring its Archives, digitalizing the contents, and upgrading access options to include an online portal for the most important documents and media. Stage 1, which was completed in April 2019, has been to categorize all materials by media and topic, and calculate the quantity of items in the archive. Stage 2 will continue from there until May 2020.

This will be a multi-year journey and we hope you will follow along! Watch our documentaries below and stay tuned for updates.

BRIDGES TO BETHLEHEM

The Middle East Council of Churches presents the Bridges to Bethlehem documentary series for Christmas. This series of 12 short documentaries showcases the rich diversity of tradition surrounding the celebration of the Nativity of Christ the Child across the Middle East. Filmed in six countries (Syria, Lebanon, Palestine, UAE, Egypt and Iraq), the series represents churches from all four ecclesiastical families of the Council — the Eastern Orthodox, Orthodox, Evangelical, and Catholic families.

MECC Winterization Distribution in the South of Syria

2015

The Joy of Giving

2015

Reject War… Embrace Life!

2014