At the Sixth World Conference on Faith and Order
A contribution from the global gathering on visible unity and the mission of the churches.
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Ideas and articles
On society, economics, leadership, justice, peace and Christian presence in the Middle East.
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Sustainability and institution in a time of transition
The opening address to MECC's Executive Committee on sustainability, governance and the future of Christian presence.
Read the address69 documented items
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On spiritual partnership and institutional policies
An address to MECC partners on dignity, partnership and institutional responsibility.
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The purest witness
An Ashura commemoration address connecting memory with ethical leadership, justice and dignity.
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The Face of Mary and shared paths of dialogue
The launch address for a women-led symposium on Mary as a shared and unifying figure.
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The Church and scientific research
A call for faith to meet knowledge through institutions that think, document and anticipate.
Address during the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
Unity as an act of faithfulness and shared witness, not a deferred idea.
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The Church between spiritual and institutional unity
A reflection on unity as faith and common service across cultural and institutional boundaries.
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Creation as stewardship: a Season of Creation message
A call to protect the environment in respect for the Creator and responsibility toward future generations.
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A second era: gifts and responsibility
An editorial on institutional trust and the stewardship of human gifts.
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Syriac memory and present responsibility
An address on memory, dignity and resisting the erasure of peoples’ suffering.
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Western values in their cognitive and moral integration
A critical intervention on technology, consumer culture and declining social protection systems.
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Authority and religion: connections and stakes
A Saint Joseph University lecture in a paired programme on science and faith.
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A global ecumenical delegation in the cradle of Christianity
A reflection from a global delegation’s visit to the Holy Land and its human and ecclesial context.
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A global ecumenical delegation from Beirut
A welcome address to a WCC delegation connecting international solidarity with service to the region's churches.
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The Forestation Days: Bejjeh was the venue
A documented weekly reflection entitled “The Forestation Days: Bejjeh was the venue” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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Societal integration, dialogue and progress: a common vision for Iraq
A documented weekly reflection entitled “Societal integration, dialogue and progress: a common vision for Iraq” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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She left before dawn
A documented weekly reflection entitled “She left before dawn” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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An ecumenical celebration in the care of the Holy Family
A documented weekly reflection entitled “An ecumenical celebration in the care of the Holy Family” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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On violence, the human person and the other
A documented weekly reflection entitled “On violence, the human person and the other” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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Towards the twelfth General Assembly
A documented weekly reflection entitled “Towards the twelfth General Assembly” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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So that identity does not become a tool of devastation
A documented weekly reflection entitled “So that identity does not become a tool of devastation” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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Starving and bringing to kneel to avoid accountability
A documented weekly reflection entitled “Starving and bringing to kneel to avoid accountability” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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You are the salt of the earth: trust, witness and role
A documented weekly reflection entitled “You are the salt of the earth: trust, witness and role” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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The Antiochian Levant: people, identity and society
A documented weekly reflection entitled “The Antiochian Levant: people, identity and society” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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And the looted land has its shepherd
A documented weekly reflection entitled “And the looted land has its shepherd” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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Ingratitude, hypocrisy and poisoned honey
A documented weekly reflection entitled “Ingratitude, hypocrisy and poisoned honey” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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Priceless moments: closing the Season of Creation
A closing address for MECC's first Season of Creation in the East on environment, culture and church responsibility.
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The environment once more
A documented weekly reflection entitled “The environment once more” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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The humanitarian impact of unilateral sanctions
An intervention in an international webinar held in the context of the Human Rights Council's 48th session.
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Human dignity: violations and response
A documented weekly reflection entitled “Human dignity: violations and response” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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A glimmer of ecumenical hope from the heart of destruction
A documented weekly reflection entitled “A glimmer of ecumenical hope from the heart of destruction” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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What did you do to the house of God?
A documented weekly reflection entitled “What did you do to the house of God?” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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The nouveaux-riches and the Kingdom of God
A documented weekly reflection entitled “The nouveaux-riches and the Kingdom of God” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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World Humanitarian Day
A documented weekly reflection entitled “World Humanitarian Day” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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Governance of organizations between text and practice
A documented weekly reflection entitled “Governance of organizations between text and practice” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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Trafficking in human beings
A documented weekly reflection entitled “Trafficking in human beings” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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Self-inflicted genocide
A documented weekly reflection entitled “Self-inflicted genocide” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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The Middle East Council of Churches: from survival to development
A documented weekly reflection entitled “The Middle East Council of Churches: from survival to development” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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When helplessness becomes rooted in nations
A documented weekly reflection entitled “When helplessness becomes rooted in nations” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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Rome, prayers and an overpowered people
A documented weekly reflection entitled “Rome, prayers and an overpowered people” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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The East, peace and lost stability
A documented weekly reflection entitled “The East, peace and lost stability” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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In the Church of Christ there is neither a refugee nor a stranger
A documented weekly reflection entitled “In the Church of Christ there is neither a refugee nor a stranger” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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Childhood between Christianity and the labour market
A documented weekly reflection entitled “Childhood between Christianity and the labour market” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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World Environment Day and the role of the Church
A documented weekly reflection entitled “World Environment Day and the role of the Church” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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The fall of Constantinople: lessons and conclusions
A documented weekly reflection entitled “The fall of Constantinople: lessons and conclusions” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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It is happening now on the land of Palestine
A documented weekly reflection entitled “It is happening now on the land of Palestine” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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Religious celebrations and social interaction
A documented weekly reflection entitled “Religious celebrations and social interaction” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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Mary, the symbol of wounded humanity
A documented weekly reflection entitled “Mary, the symbol of wounded humanity” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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Be of good cheer: I have conquered the world
A documented weekly reflection entitled “Be of good cheer: I have conquered the world” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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April 24: crime and accountability
A documented weekly reflection entitled “April 24: crime and accountability” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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MECC: environmental challenges and the source of values
A documented weekly reflection entitled “MECC: environmental challenges and the source of values” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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A meeting of love, solidarity and partnership
A documented weekly reflection entitled “A meeting of love, solidarity and partnership” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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The day the slaves crucified the Lord
A documented weekly reflection entitled “The day the slaves crucified the Lord” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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For generations not yet born: there was an Angel and an Annunciation
A documented weekly reflection entitled “For generations not yet born: there was an Angel and an Annunciation” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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Between coexistence and unity through living together: self-concordant identity
A documented weekly reflection entitled “Between coexistence and unity through living together: self-concordant identity” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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Fundamentalism, extremism and the role of the Church
A documented weekly reflection entitled “Fundamentalism, extremism and the role of the Church” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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Confessions to the Creator
A documented weekly reflection entitled “Confessions to the Creator” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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The faith of the cave hermits
A documented weekly reflection entitled “The faith of the cave hermits” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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On ecumenical relations, rapprochement and social solidarity
A documented weekly reflection entitled “On ecumenical relations, rapprochement and social solidarity” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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Civil institutions between the humanitarian and the political
A documented weekly reflection entitled “Civil institutions between the humanitarian and the political” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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Be one: on unity and solidarity
A documented weekly reflection entitled “Be one: on unity and solidarity” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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Let us pray together
A documented weekly reflection entitled “Let us pray together” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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Peace as a human necessity
A documented weekly reflection entitled “Peace as a human necessity” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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Message for the first issue of the weekly newsletter
A documented weekly reflection entitled “Message for the first issue of the weekly newsletter” in the MECC Secretary General's message series.
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Lebanon after the Beirut port explosion
An intervention at a European Parliament EPP Group webinar on Lebanon's crisis and disaster relief after the blast.
First message as Secretary General
The opening message on assuming MECC’s General Secretariat in October 2020.
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Lebanon and its economy: connecting economics and sociology
A lecture for secondary students explaining the relationship between economics and sociology through Lebanon's realities.
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Vagueness, information and public space in Lebanon
An expert contribution on how rumours and vague information affect public life.
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Applied university education and the world of work
An early press record identifies Michel Abs as head of Sociology and Anthropology and director of postgraduate programmes in journalism and human resources at Saint Joseph University.