The MECC Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs Meets with His Eminence Archbishop Mar Boutros Kassis in the Syriac Orthodox Archdiocese of Aleppo and Environs
Aleppo, September 6, 2024
In a friendly and fraternal meeting, the Syriac Orthodox Archbishop of Aleppo and Environs received His Eminence Archbishop Mar Boutros Kassis, the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Dr. Michel Abs, at the head of a delegation that included the MECC Coordinator of Church and Media Relations Journalist Lea Adel Maamary and the Director of the MECC Office in Aleppo Ms. Lamis Makhoul.
The meeting was attended by Father Choukri Touma, Father Reverend Georges Clore, Father Reverend Ephraim Wazir, Malfono Majd Lahdo, the Director of the Archdiocese Relief Office, the Deacons of the Archdiocese, and the Journalist Georges Makdis Antoun.
Firstly, His Eminence welcomed the Secretary General in his home and among his brothers, congratulating him on his re-election for a second term of four years, and praising the MECC role and the prosperity and generosity it has achieved at various levels. He extended a special invitation to the Secretary General to deliver a lecture on cultural topics of interest to the Church and society.
In his turn, the Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs, thanked His Eminence, the Fathers, and the Deacons for their warm reception, expressing his pride in being in this Archdiocese, emphasizing the MECC role in bringing all Churches together and raising the voice of humanity at various levels. He also talked about the Fiftieth Year of the MECC Founding and the activities that were implemented and will be held to celebrate this occasion.
In this context, both sides addressed the challenges facing families and society amidst the current crises and challenges, including emigration, existential challenges, and others. Hence, this matter requires developing a stability strategy in this country.
At the end of the visit, His Eminence presented to the Secretary General a shield of appreciation, consisting of a Cross made of wood, as a token of love and appreciation.
The meeting was enriched by a media interview with the Secretary General, conducted by the Journalist Georges Makdis in the Suboro TV studio in Aleppo, about many issues of concern to the MECC and the current challenges.
