If this is implemented, it will give the ecumenical movement a different pace. We are all responsible for that which Christ the Lord has entrusted to us. It has become an issue of public debate in the region and beyond. In the US, for example, this is addressed as a question of religious persecution. Let's not fetishise numbers or make little idols of them.
Faithfulness is more important than numbers.
Dr Mitri said the church leaders also stressed the need for any difficulties to be solved in cooperation with Muslims.