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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 délégation palestinienne rend visite au COE

L’ambassadeur Ibrahim Khraishi, mission de Palestine en Suisse; l’ambassadeur Omar Awadallah, ministre adjoint pour les Nations Unies et les organisations spécialisées; et Doa Nofal, deuxième secrétaire de la Mission permanente d'observation de l'État de Palestine auprès de l’Organisation des Nations Unies et des autres organisations internationales à Genève se sont rendu-e-s au Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE) le 6 juillet pour aborder la situation actuelle en Palestine. 

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.

Le COE appelle à mettre un terme à la violence en Cisjordanie

Le secrétaire général du Conseil œcuménique des Églises (COE), le pasteur Jerry Pillay, a appelé à mettre un terme à l’attaque de l’armée israélienne à Jénine. Le COE condamne l’agression et appelle à la cessation de toute violence en Cisjordanie, y compris celle perpétrée par les colons israéliens.

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.

Le COE s’exprime sur les crises territoriales en Méditerranée orientale

Le Comité central du COE a exprimé ses préoccupations constantes s’agissant de deux crises territoriales considérables en Méditerranée orientale: celle qui touche la Palestine et Israël et celle qui touche Chypre. «Ces conflits motivés par des considérations politiques ont engendré des occupations illégales qui durent depuis des décennies», peut-on lire dans une note publiée par l’organe de direction.

WCC addresses territorial crises in eastern Mediterranean

The WCC central committee expressed continuous concern about two significant territorial crises in the eastern Mediterranean: those within Palestine and Israel, and those within Cyprus. These politically driven conflicts have resulted in illegal occupations that have spanned decades,” reads a minute released by the governing body.