The association of Lay Vincentians Missionaries in Egypt known as MISEVI-EGYPTE officially held the first meeting on Friday, October 13 at Cairo, Al-Helmeya House of the Daughters of Charity.

The meeting started with the mass service conducted by Father Milad Zakhary (Advisor) and the association members.

It was followed by a documentary about St. Vincent De Paul (The Saint of Charity) and then Sister Mervat Zaky introduced the Vincentian spirituality and the Vincentian branches; those which were founded by Saint Vincent and those by his predecessors.

Dr. Hany William (Vice-President) reviewed the national statutes to all attendees and also Fr. Milad Zakhary demonstrated the Spiritual & Technical formation processes which are required for membership qualifications.

The association was also honored by the presence of Sr. Marcelle Bichara, the Director of Al-Helmeya House and Sr. Laurice, the provincial director of the DCs who both blessed the work of the newborn association and encouraged its members.

At last, a temporary council was appointed to manage the formation processes and the membership until a council is elected.

The temporary council members are:

• President : Peter Gorgy
• Vice-President : Hany William
• Advisor: Fr. Milad Zakhary
• Councilor : Sr. Mervat Zaki
• Secretary: Morad Amin
• Treasurer: Awny Nagy

Members in Formation are:

• Barsoum Yowakim
• Kirolos Francis
• Victor Fathy
• Pierre Emile
• Kirolos Samir
• Alberto Nagah
• Aslman Nan
• Therese Hany
• Bushoy Isaac
• Bishoy Badry
• Haidy Adel