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Armenian version:

HIS HOLINESS ARAM I RECEIVES THE MECC GENERAL SECRETARY

His Holiness Aram I received the General Secretary of the Middle East
Council of Churches (MECC), Gerges Saleh, in Antelias on April 17, on the
sidelines of other ecumenical meetings taking place in the Catholicosate of
Cilicia’s headquarters these days.

The Catholicos and the MECC officer discussed the council’s activities in
the last few months particularly with respect to women’s and youth
formation, as well as social issues.

Discussion also focused on the 9th MECC Assembly to be held in Cyprus in
November. Saleh requested His Holiness’ input on making sure the conference
is useful and purposeful. The Pontiff expressed his viewpoints in this
respect, emphasizing the need for a full and active contribution by the
member churches, as well as a clear division of labor regarding the council’s
future activities. He also highlighted the importance of selection in
deciding on the council’s future projects so as to make them meet the
challenges of modern times and growing needs of the churches.