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Couples Reunion: "Between the Dream and Reality… Rewriting Our Story Together."
Under the patronage and with the blessing of His Excellency the Eparchial Bishop, Archbishop Elie Bechara Haddad, the Metanoia Listening Center, in collaboration with the Family Committee of the Melkite Greek Catholic Eparchy of Saida and Deir el Kamar, organized a couples' gathering on October 31 at the Metanoia Center. About twenty couples took part under the theme: "Between the Dream and Reality… Rewriting Our Story Together." Read the article
Family Committee Camp 2026: United in Love… Despite Our Differences
The fourth family camp, held from 4 to 6 September at Beit El Ansara in Kfarfalous, combined formation on the couple relationship, effective communication and a personal review of…
Couples Gathering, 8 August 2026: The Marriage That Makes Me Grow… and Helps Us Mature
After a forced absence due to the security situation, couples gathered at Beit El Ansara in Kfarfalous to reflect on how marriage helps each person, each couple and the community …
"Beyond Service… One Family": A Meeting of the Two Committees
The family committees of the Melkite and Maronite dioceses of Sidon met at Deir Mar Abda in Deir El-Qamar to review nine years of joint work, share experiences and pray for famili…
An Evening of Joy and Love for the Committee Members
Metanoia Listening Center and the Family Committee brought the committee members together for an evening of fellowship, games and celebration at Beit El Ansara in Kfarfalous.
Couples Gathering: From Routine to Life
For Valentine's Day, couples reflected with Antoinette Hourani Abboud on how to keep routine from emptying their marriage, and redesigned an ordinary day to make it more present a…
An Open Heart, Sincere Love and Peace Lived Together
Members of the diocesan Family Committee celebrated Christmas with families of the diocese through evenings that led them into the heart of the Nativity.
Christmas Gathering with the "Bichara Hayat" Family – 2025
The Metanoia team and the diocesan Family Committee shared a joyful Christmas celebration with the members of "Bichara Hayat," with Santa Claus, songs, dancing and gifts.
Couples Gathering: Between the Small Family and the Deep Roots
Family mediator Antoinette Hourani Abboud led couples in reflecting on a healthy relationship with the extended family, the difference between love and interference, and healthy b…