Paths of Solidarity
31 July 2009
With the contribution of the ALF
  • A 3 day Camp (July 31st - August 2nd) joined 25 young muslims and christians in a Monastery that has for mission to favor muslim-christian relations (Mar Mussa, Syria). The basic theme of the camp was the meaning of prayer and spiritual solidarity in both religions. During this camp, the young people deepened their knowledge of religious practices and spiritual commitment of the other, though moments of exchange in groups, through conferences and through times of sharing and conviviality in the monastery.
  • Muslim-Christian iftar in Tripoli, (september 13) hosted by the Mayor of Tripoli and the Mufti of Tripoli. The iftar was preceded by a visit of old Tripoli and a time for exchange on the meaning of fasting in Islam and Christianity and an exchange with Al Fayhaa Choir. The group was also accompanied by father Rafik Khoury, visiting from Palestine.
  • Final evaluation meeting (october 22) that consisted in: Inaugurating the new ADYAN office, evaluating the Paths of Solidarity project (Mar Moussa trip and Tripoli iftar)and starting the preparation for ADYAN spiritual solidarity day 2009