Cyprus Archives - Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/region/cyprus/ Global Ministries is a common missional witness of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and the United Church of Christ. Global Ministries works with approximately 290 faith-based international partners in close to 90 countries. Our Vision: That all of God’s people and creation share in God’s abundant life. Our Mission: To receive and share the Good News of Jesus Christ by joining with global and local partners to work for justice, reconciliation, and peace. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:20:46 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2 https://www.globalministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/favicon-150x150.png Cyprus Archives - Global Ministries https://www.globalministries.org/region/cyprus/ 32 32 Metropolitan Dr Vasilios reflects on challenges—and hope—for real peace in Cyprus https://www.globalministries.org/metropolitan-dr-vasilios-reflects-on-challenges-and-hope-for-real-peace-in-cyprus/ Wed, 18 Dec 2024 11:15:47 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=57985 The World Council of Churches (WCC) executive committee met in Cyprus from 21-26 November at the invitation of the Church of Cyprus, Holy Metropolis of Constantia and Ammochostos, extended by H.E. Metropolitan Dr Vasilios of Constantia – Ammochostos, Church of … Read more

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]]> WCC urges peaceful end to division of Cyprus https://www.globalministries.org/wcc-urges-peaceful-end-to-division-of-cyprus/ Mon, 25 Nov 2024 14:31:44 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=57707 The World Council of Churches (WCC) Executive Committee, meeting in Cyprus, an island that is still suffering from the consequences of unresolved conflict, expressed in a statement deep concern over the scars of division, dispossession, and displacement that remain unhealed. … Read more

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]]> After the Earthquake Which Hit the ME North, MECC Calls On the International Community for Emergency Aid and Urges for Lifting Sanctions on Syria https://www.globalministries.org/after-the-earthquake-which-hit-the-me-north-mecc-calls-on-the-international-community-for-emergency-aid-and-urges-for-lifting-sanctions-on-syria/ Mon, 06 Feb 2023 18:21:47 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/?p=50052 Following the devastating earthquake which hit the north of the Middle East region, the Presidents of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) held an emergency meeting, today on Monday 6 February 2023, in the presence of His Beatitude Patriarch … Read more

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]]> MECC Executive Committee meets and issues statement https://www.globalministries.org/mecc_executive_committee_meets_and_issues_statement/ Tue, 22 Sep 2020 17:26:04 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/mecc_executive_committee_meets_and_issues_statement/ The Executive Committee of the Middle East Council of Churches held an exceptional meeting, as the Council’s Twelfth General Assembly was scheduled to take place at this time. However, the exceptional circumstances imposed by the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic, … Read more

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]]> MECC: Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, and Executive Committee https://www.globalministries.org/mecc_week_of_prayer_for_christian_unity_and_executive_committee/ Tue, 21 Jan 2020 19:06:08 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/mecc_week_of_prayer_for_christian_unity_and_executive_committee/ With the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, MECC Executive Committee will meet in Cyprus. As the Middle East and the Arab World witness a very dangerous period, and the citizens of this region including Christians who are an integral … Read more

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]]> MECC: Kairos Middle East Towards Churches Global Compact https://www.globalministries.org/mecc_kairos_middle_east_towards_churches_global_compact/ Tue, 10 Dec 2019 18:26:59 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/mecc_kairos_middle_east_towards_churches_global_compact/ The Theological and Ecumenical Department of the Middle East Council of Churches has launched its process entitled ” Kairos Middle East Towards Churches Global Compact ” in a first consultation seminar that brought together about 25 experts in theology and … Read more

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]]> CEC: Protection of Holy Sites and Worship Places in Europe and the Middle East https://www.globalministries.org/cec_protection_of_holy_sites_and_worship_places_in_europe_and_the_middle_east/ Tue, 14 Nov 2017 18:16:52 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/cec_protection_of_holy_sites_and_worship_places_in_europe_and_the_middle_east/ In the run up to the European Year of Cultural Heritage 2018, European churches are urging the European institutions to increase their efforts to ensure respect and protection of places of worship and holy sites, both in the EU law … Read more

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]]> Middle East Council of Churches convenes [WCC] https://www.globalministries.org/middle_east_council_of_churches_convenes/ Thu, 08 Sep 2016 21:50:31 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/middle_east_council_of_churches_convenes/ The Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) held its 11th General Assembly this week, bringing leaders from regional churches together to pursue a unified ecclesiastical voice in the midst of human suffering that is permeating the region. The assembly, hosted … Read more

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]]> Facilitating peace with passion (WCC) https://www.globalministries.org/facilitating_peace_with_passion_wcc/ Tue, 26 Jul 2016 20:46:35 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/facilitating_peace_with_passion_wcc/ By Claus Grue* Facilitating peace requires conviction, political independence and endurance. Add a whole lot of passion and native Cypriot Salpy Eskidjian fits perfectly into that job description. Since she started in 2011 as executive coordinator of the Religious Track … Read more

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]]> Dialogue between faiths in Cyprus discussed as vital model https://www.globalministries.org/dialogue_between_faiths_in_cyprus_discussed_as_vital_model/ Tue, 15 Mar 2016 00:07:53 +0000 https://www.globalministries.org/dialogue_between_faiths_in_cyprus_discussed_as_vital_model/ The value of dialogue among religious leaders in Cyprus goes beyond its shores and can become a model for the Middle East and other regions, said Greek Orthodox Bishop Porfyrios of Neapolis and Turkish mufti Dr Talip Atalay. They were … Read more

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