The General Secretariat of the Middle East Council of Churches Congratulates Dr. Michel Abs On the Occasion of His Re-election as MECC Secretary General
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“I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened in order that you may know the hope to which he has called you, the riches of his glorious inheritance in his holy people” (Ephesians 1 :18).
With great joy, the General Secretariat team of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) received the announcement of the unanimous re-election of Dr. Michel Abs as Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches for a second term of four years, during an extraordinary meeting held by the MECC Executive Committee, headed by its Presidents, on Friday 30 August 2024, at Our Lady of Balamand Patriarchal Monastery for the Greek Orthodox and the Saint John of Damascus Institute of Theology, in Lebanon.
Dr. Michel Abs is one of the pillars of the Council and a constant supporter for its Ecumenical mission and humanitarian work for decades. He carries within him many talents, as he has worked to invest them over the past four years in the Ecumenical work, the service of the Christian presence, as well as promoting the Ecumenical culture. He carries now new talents that he plans to invest in the next phase at various Ecumenical, Theological, humanitarian, cultural and media levels…
The Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches Dr. Michel Abs, is the faithful servant who inspires many believers and activists, carrying the MECC in his heart in order to convey its message to the whole world so that it can be a shining beacon and a crying voice in the wilderness.
For this joyful occasion, a special gathering was held, bringing together the Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs and the General Secretariat team, on Tuesday 10 September 2024, at the MECC headquarters in Beirut. During the meeting, Dr. Abs thanked the team for its continuous efforts, and presented an overview about his future vision and aspirations for the coming period. He also stressed the mission of the Middle East Council of Churches in networking, communicating, building bridges, and serving with dignity.
In its turn, the MECC General Secretariat team extended its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Abs, wishing him many years of goodness, blessings and holiness, as well as good health and success in every step he takes for the good of the Church and the society. The General Secretariat team raises its Prayers for Dr. Abs, so that God may bless his journey and bestow His blessings on him.
