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WCC extends condolences after tragic fire in Iraq

World Council of Churches general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay extended condolences to the churches and people of Qaraqosh, Iraq, after a wedding celebration was struck with a fire that killed 94 people and injured 100 more.

Syrian Orthodox Church of Antioch marks 15th centennial jubilee of Mor Philoxenus of Maboug (523-2023)

In July 2021, I shared a blog with all of you, as my church, the Syrian Orthodox Church of Antioch and all the East marks the 1500 Jubilee Year of Mor Jacob de Serugh (St Jacob of Serugh) a great Syriac Poet, who religiously articulated theological doctrines for monks to fight heresies.  He employed poetry to formulate pure and clear theological teaching using Biblical evidence. 

WCC to welcome “Bethlehem Reborn” exhibit

The World Council of Churches (WCC) will welcome a “Bethlehem Reborn – Palestine – The Wonders of the Nativity” exhibit that will open in a live-streamed ceremony on 12 September, then be available to the public from 13 September-5 October daily. The multimedia touring exhibit highlights the rehabilitation of the Church of the Nativity in all its artistic beauty, historical significance, and spiritual messages. 

Ecumenism in the Philippines means hope and resilience

As the World Council of Churches celebrates its 75th anniversary, a series of feature stories from different regions of the world will portray ecumenism at the local level—within churches, communities, and individuals who embody the spirit of ecumenism in unique ways. The feature story below offers a glimpse of some facets of ecumenism present in the Philippines.

La delegación palestina visita el CMI

El embajador Ibrahim Khraishi, de la Misión de Palestina en Suiza; el embajador Dr. Omar Awadallah, ministro adjunto para las Naciones Unidas y Organizaciones Especializadas; y Doa Nofal, segundo secretario de la Misión Permanente de Observación del Estado de Palestina ante las Naciones Unidas y otras Organizaciones Internacionales en Ginebra, visitaron el Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) el 6 de julio para hablar de la situación actual en Palestina.

Palestinian delegation visits WCC

Ambassador Ibrahim Khraishi, Mission of Palestine to Switzerland; Ambassador Dr Omar Awadallah,  assistant minister for United Nations and Specialized Organizations;  and Doa Nofal, second secretary at the Permanent Observer Mission of the State of Palestine to the United Nations and other International Organizations in Geneva, visited the World Council of Churches (WCC) on 6 July to discuss the current situation in Palestine.

El CMI pide el cese de toda violencia en la Ribera Occidental

El Rev. Prof. Dr. Jerry Pillay, secretario general del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI), pidió el cese de los ataques del ejército israelí en Yenín. El CMI condena los ataques y pide el cese de toda violencia en la Ribera Occidental, incluida la infligida por los colonos israelíes.

WCC calls for the cessation of all violence in the West Bank

World Council of Churches (WCC) general secretary Rev. Prof. Dr Jerry Pillay called for an end to the Israeli militarys assault in Jenin.  The WCC condemns the assault and calls for the cessation of all violence in the West Bank including that from Israeli settlers.

El CMI aborda las crisis territoriales en el Mediterráneo Oriental

El Comité Central del Consejo Mundial de Iglesias (CMI) expresó su constante preocupación en relación con dos importantes crisis territoriales en el Mediterráneo Oriental: los conflictos territoriales en Palestina e Israel y en Chipre. “Estos conflictos por motivos políticos han dado lugar a ocupaciones ilegales que duran desde hace décadas”, dice una nota publicada por el órgano rector.