The MECC Communication and Media Department Organizes a Training on Graphic Design for the Council’s Team
The Secretary General Professor Michel Abs: It is necessary to strengthen the Church's capabilities and develop human capital
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At the invitation and organization of the Communication and Media Department at the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC), and under the supervision of the MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs, a training course on graphic design is being held with Father Spyridon Tanous, Parish Priest of Sharbila in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Akkar and its Dependencies. The course is taking place at the offices of the MECC General Secretariat in Beirut, with the participation of the media team and colleagues from various departments in Lebanon and Syria, both in person and online.
The course, which will last for several weeks, began on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, with a word delivered by the Secretary General Professor Michel Abs. He welcomed the trainer, thanking him for his efforts and skills, emphasizing the need to strengthen the Church's capabilities and capacities, and stressing the importance of developing human capital.
In his turn, Father Spyridon was briefed about the participants. He also presented an overview of the knowledge, skills, and practical exercises that the training will provide, and which will benefit the participants in their respective fields and contexts.
The training focuses on the basics of graphic design and electronic design techniques, as well as methods of translating ideas and experiences into meaningful and useful visual content.
