The Ecumenical Institute for the Middle East
Knowledge, Love, Prayer...
The Ecumenical Institute for the Middle East is an educational institution that seeks to provide young people from different churches with a proper ecumenical upbringing so that they, too, can contribute to building the unity of the Eastern Church through:
Knowledge, Love, and Prayer.
The Ecumenical Academic Intensive Formation
Discover transformative education at the Ecumenical Institute Summer Course!
Our engaging intensive 2 week courses explore the Bible, the ecumenical movement, and liturgy, featuring expert professors.
Also, you’ll have the chance to dive into specialized hands-on workshops focusing on the unique challenges and opportunities within the Middle East’s diverse Christian traditions.
Enroll now to be part of a community dedicated to meaningful ecumenism!
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Testimonials
My time with the Ecumenical Institute was a burst of inspiration, blending vibrant connections with peers from diverse cultures and deepening my passion for ecumenism. Through expertly crafted workshops and lectures, I gained profound insights into unity’s beauty, guided by managers who nurtured warmth, curiosity, and courage to push beyond my comfort zone. What began as learning transformed into kinship—strangers became lifelong friends, bound by shared purpose and laughter. Every conversation, every lesson, ignited a fire to carry this ecumenical vision into my daily life. Grateful and transformed...
...Spiritual depth grew through Scripture meditations, theological lectures by experts like Dr. Zahi and Elsie Wakil, and ecumenical visits that bridged centuries of division. Cultural richness unfolded as we celebrated traditions from Egypt, Lebanon, Jordan, Sudan, and Iraq, while Anafora’s Sr. Philomena and her team mirrored Christ’s kindness, teaching us to see God’s image in every soul. Crowned by Pope Tawadros II’s blessing and the gift of a cross, this pilgrimage left me certain: unity isn’t a distant ideal—it’s alive in our shared breath, prayers, and resolve to light the world together.
At Anaphora, Egypt, my fears of connecting with strangers from diverse cultures dissolved instantly... Through ecumenical visits in Alexandria, including a transformative meeting with Pope Tawadros II, I learned that unity transcends churches and faiths—it’s about loving any "other," a lesson etched into my heart... To Professor Georges Mounir, the Institute, and my fellow participants: you taught me hope’s resilience—may our prayers for Sudan and the world bloom into peace, one ecumenical step at a time.
My 14 days at Anafora with the Ecumenical Institute became a living testament to Christ’s prayer for unity—“that all may be one”—as we prayed, studied, laughed, and broke bread together in a rhythm of shared purpose. In every moment—whether exploring Scripture, celebrating diverse church traditions, or simply playing—we breathed as one body... Anafora taught me that unity isn’t a distant dream—it’s a choice we make daily, and in that choice, the Kingdom of God reigns.
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