Meeting with Catholicos Aram I in Bikfaya
A meeting on the region, ecumenical work, the Council's governance and its future structure.
SourceMilestones
A sourced chronology of teaching, research, management and ecumenical service.
Receiving an Iranian Cultural Delegation at the General Secretariat
A meeting on institutional cooperation, dialogue, justice and human rights.
SourceMECC Delegation at the Bzommar Exhibition
Participation in the Bzommar exhibition, connecting cultural memory with service among the Churches.
SourceA cooperation agreement between the MECC and the World Student Christian Federation
The Secretary General signed a cooperation agreement with the World Student Christian Federation in the Middle East to strengthen ecumenical work and empower young people.
SourceA congratulatory visit to Reverend Dr Rima Nasrallah
The Secretary General led an MECC delegation on a congratulatory visit to Reverend Dr Rima Nasrallah, newly elected President of the National Evangelical Union of Lebanon.
SourceFather Georges Al-Amil visits the Secretary General
A visit from the assistant parish priest of Our Lady of the Annunciation Parish in Ain Ebel, to discuss conditions in the southern villages.
SourceA delegation from the Eastern Club for Civilizations Dialogue visits the Secretary General
A visit and an invitation to the International Day of Diplomats, in furtherance of dialogue between cultural and religious institutions.
SourceReceiving the head of social studies at Bayt Al-Hikma in Iraq
A meeting with Dr. Khadija Jasim, head of the Department of Social Studies at Bayt Al-Hikma (Iraq).
SourceBaghdad visit for the enthronement of Patriarch Mar Polis III Nona
A visit to Baghdad to take part in the Chaldean Patriarch's enthronement, including ecumenical meetings with Iraq's church leaders.
SourceA delegation from the General Secretariat visits the Sheikh Al-Aql of the Unitarian Druze community
A visit headed by the Secretary General to His Eminence Sheikh Dr. Sami Abi Al-Muna, affirming the strengthening of cooperation between the two sides.
SourceA meeting with His Grace Anba Antonios in Beirut
A meeting at the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate in Beirut affirmed the importance of strengthening the ecumenical spirit.
SourceReceiving a delegation from the Sudanese Christian community in Lebanon
The Secretary General received the pastor of the Sudanese Christian community's church in Lebanon and its secretary at MECC headquarters in Beirut.
SourceMeeting with the WSCF regional secretary
Professor Michel Abs met WSCF regional secretary Melissa Bridi to discuss youth-focused cooperation and leadership development.
SourceService with MECC during the 1980s, documented later
From managing MECC work in Lebanon to service as Treasurer and Executive Committee member.
SourceWCC–MECC cooperation meeting in Beirut
Professor Michel Abs and Carla Khijoyan discussed ecumenical cooperation and preparations for the Faith and Order conference.
SourceUnanimously re-elected for a second term
MECC’s Executive Committee renewed its confidence in Michel Abs for a four-year term.
SourcePope Tawadros II receives the MECC delegation
A Cairo meeting emphasizing Christian presence in the region and cooperation among churches.
SourceParticipation in the WCC's 11th Assembly in Karlsruhe
The Secretary General's participation in the World Council of Churches' 11th Assembly in Germany.
SourceThe complete institutional record of 2021 activities
An official index linking weekly messages, interviews, webinars, lectures, visits, statements and press releases throughout the year.
SourceFirst official visit to Bkerke after his election as Secretary General
A visit to Patriarch Al Rahi on Christian presence, the General Assembly and MECC's role.
SourceForty-two years in university education documented by 2020
Teaching, research, doctoral supervision and research ethics across economics and sociology.
SourceElected Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches
MECC's Executive Committee elected him on 18 September 2020 for a four-year term.
SourceGraduation from the Orthodox School of the Annunciation in Beirut
Michel Abs graduated in 1970 from the school he later described as foundational in shaping his spiritual and social values.
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