Former Beirut Governor Engineer Nicolas Saba Visits the MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs in Beirut
Church and Social Issues at the Center of the Meeting
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Former Beirut Governor Engineer Nicolas Saba visited the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs, on Thursday, February 18, 2026, at the MECC headquarters in Beirut.
The meeting was attended by the Coordinator of "Dialogue, Social Cohesion, and Human Dignity" programs at MECC Professor Laure Abi Khalil, and the Coordinator of Media and Church Relations at MECC Journalist Lea Adel Maamary.
Many Church and social issues were explored, along with an overview of the latest developments in Lebanon and the region.
In this context, both sides discussed the current situation of the Churches, as well as how to develop their resources and strengthen their role. The attendees also addressed Church housing projects and how to support Church children in this area, especially amidst the worsening living conditions.
On another side, Secretary General Professor Michel Abs presented to Engineer Nicolas Saba an overview of the mission of the Middle East Council of Churches, highlighting its key historical milestones, structure, and areas of work, as well as the Theological, Ecumenical, humanitarian, social, and media programs it implements.
Discussions centered also on the importance of the media's role in light of today's challenges, focusing on the media work undertaken by the Middle East Council of Churches and commending the "Heritage of Light" program. The Council's media team is preparing a new season of this program, prepared the Romaian Cultural Society and presented by the Journalist Lea Adel Maamary. It sheds light on the Romaian heritage in various Lebanese regions.
