The new Secretary General for the MECC

Dr. Michel Abs from the Orthodox Family, Faithfull to the Ecumenical mission

The Executive Committee of the Middle East Council of Churches MECC elected on 18 September 2020 a new Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs for four years succeeding Dr. Souraya Bechealany.

Professor Abs is an economist and a sociologist. He holds a B.A., M.A. and higher diplomas in both fields and a PhD in Sociology with a focus on economic behavior.

He started lecturing at university level very early and has already a 42-years’ experience in this field accompanied by approximately as many years of experience in business, education and development management and consultancy. in addition to lecturing and advising for doctoral theses at Saint Joseph University of Beirut where he is a member of the Research Ethics Committee.

His research interests cover the areas of Christian presence in the Middle East as well as socioeconomic and sociocultural developments in which he wrote and supervised a series of articles and research papers.

He is also a social activist dealing with Interreligious-Interethnic Dialogue, Social Justice and Sociocultural Development, promoting the culture of dialogue, openness and justice. He is a member and participant in the establishment of several social action groups including syndicates and NGOs.

The new Secretary General has accompanied the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) in several historic stations, and he was a member of the Council's Strategic Committee and the Treasurer.

The Executive Committee members wish him success in his Ecumenical service in view of all the challenges and responsibilities that await him.