The Greek Orthodox Metropolitan of Beirut, Elias Audi, stressed that the country cannot be led without a head and that if MPs are not able to fulfill their duty in electing a president of the republic, they should make way for others.
“Electing a president is the first essential step. If they (MPs) are unable to perform their role or have reached a dead end, doesn't national and moral responsibility require them to be honest with those who elected and entrusted them with the responsibility of representation?”
“Shouldn't they acknowledge that this current Parliament, in its present composition, is incapable of electing a president, and therefore, must make way for others through democratic means as dictated by the constitution?” he asked.
During his Sunday sermon at St. George’s Cathedral, Audi pointed out that if “we closely examine the state of this country, we see that we, as Lebanese, are all called to work to save our country,” wondering if “anyone hears and responds.”
The Greek Orthodox Metropolitan also placed part of the responsibility on the citizens, whom he said “are called to hold their representatives accountable and object to any lapse or shortcoming they observe in their performance.”
He further accused the leaders, stating that they are “also responsible and are called to abandon their stubbornness and interests, putting the country's supreme interest above all else.”
“Look around you. Do you see any country without a president to lead, represent, and speak for it? Or a parliament that fails to elect a president for its country in the specified time and with the necessary urgency? Doesn't what is happening in Iran, Britain, and France invite us to reflect and act? National interest calls on everyone—will anyone heed the call before it's too late?” he asked.
“Electing a president is the first essential step. If they (MPs) are unable to perform their role or have reached a dead end, doesn't national and moral responsibility require them to be honest with those who elected and entrusted them with the responsibility of representation?”
“Shouldn't they acknowledge that this current Parliament, in its present composition, is incapable of electing a president, and therefore, must make way for others through democratic means as dictated by the constitution?” he asked.
During his Sunday sermon at St. George’s Cathedral, Audi pointed out that if “we closely examine the state of this country, we see that we, as Lebanese, are all called to work to save our country,” wondering if “anyone hears and responds.”
The Greek Orthodox Metropolitan also placed part of the responsibility on the citizens, whom he said “are called to hold their representatives accountable and object to any lapse or shortcoming they observe in their performance.”
He further accused the leaders, stating that they are “also responsible and are called to abandon their stubbornness and interests, putting the country's supreme interest above all else.”
“Look around you. Do you see any country without a president to lead, represent, and speak for it? Or a parliament that fails to elect a president for its country in the specified time and with the necessary urgency? Doesn't what is happening in Iran, Britain, and France invite us to reflect and act? National interest calls on everyone—will anyone heed the call before it's too late?” he asked.
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