A Meeting Between the MECC Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs and His Eminence Metropolitan Gregorios Khoury in Homs
Homs, September 3, 2024
In follow-up to the ongoing Ecumenical and humanitarian work in the Syrian Arab Republic, the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Dr. Michel Abs, visited His Eminence Metropolitan Gregorios Khoury, Greek Orthodox Bishop of Homs and Its Dependencies, at Archdiocese Headquarters in Homs.
After discussing the deteriorating conditions happening in the Middle East, they talked about the social, humanitarian and developmental situations and called for continuing efforts to support the neediest people on various psychological, material and moral levels. Moreover, they discussed various current issues such as youth, emigration, education, development, and the role of the Church.
His Eminence Metropolitan Khoury and Dr. Abs agreed to continue coordination in matters related to the Ecumenical work in the Homs region, as well as cooperation with the Heads of Churches in Homs in order to join hands and communicate to achieve projects aimed at building bridges between various Churches.
Noting that this visit comes within the tour being made by the Secretary General Dr. Michel Abs in the Syrian Arab Republic.
