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The Orthodox Gathering is an inclusive and effective institution that brings together Orthodox energies and competencies, unifies their efforts, and activates their role in national and public life. This stems from its identity, values, and historical role in consolidating citizenship, accepting and respecting the other, contributing to the building of a state of citizenship and law, enhancing national partnership and coexistence, and serving humanity and society—thereby strengthening an effective and renewed Orthodox presence in Lebanon and the Levant, and solidifying firm ties with the diaspora.
Adhering to Orthodox identity and its spiritual, cultural, and historical heritage, while emphasizing that identity does not contradict openness to the other, but rather forms a basis for dialogue and partnership with them.
Considering full citizenship, equality in rights and duties, the rule of law, and the independence of institutions as the foundation of national life
“Transitioning from the concept of ‘protecting existence’ to the concept of ‘activating existence,’ by encouraging Orthodox competencies to participate in various public and private sectors and institutions.
Working with all Lebanese components away from isolation or exclusionary discourse, and adhering to dialogue to promote citizenship.
Making the human being—especially the family, the youth, and the most needy groups—the focus of the social and developmental initiatives of the Orthodox Liqaa
Adopting competence, integrity, experience, and the ability to achieve as fundamental criteria in attracting talent and assigning tasks to individuals.
Considering the Orthodox in Lebanon, the Levant, and the diaspora countries as a single community, and working to transform the diaspora from merely an emotional connection to the roots into an active network of knowledge, expertise, investment, and communication.