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His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolas Antoniou Presided Over the Divine Liturgy at the Archangels Church in Al-Zaher - Egypt

In the Presence of the MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs

His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolas Antonio, Greek Orthodox Metropolitan of Tanta and its Dependencies, and Patriarchal Commissioner for Arab Affairs, presided over the Divine Liturgy on Friday, October 31, 2025, at the Archangels Church in Al-Zaher, Egypt. He was assisted by the Parish Priest Father Youssef Darous. The Service was attended by the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs, and believers.

In his word, His Eminence Metropolitan Nicolas Antonio welcomed Professor Michel Abs, who then delivered a word about the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) and His Eminence's role within the Council over the past many decades. Professor Abs thanked him for his service in the MECC Executive Committee and emphasized his continued presence as a friend and an integral part of the MECC work.

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A Meeting Between the MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs and the Coordinator of the Middle East and Human Rights Advisor at the Uniting Church in Sweden Mrs. Gunilla Ikponmwosa, in Cairo

Emphasis on the Need to Uphold Human Rights and Promote Dialogue

As part of his visit to the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs, met with Mrs. Gunilla Ikponmwosa, Coordinator of the Middle East and Human Rights Advisor at the Uniting Church in Sweden, in the presence of the MECC Associate Secretary General Reverend Refaat Fikry, and the Social Activist Mrs. Mariam Fikry, at the offices of the Synod of the Nile, where a training course on human rights was being held.

The meeting provided a valuable opportunity to discuss key human rights issues and ways to face racial discrimination. Participants emphasized the importance of dialogue and building bridges between different components of the society, as well as the necessity of spreading the values of love, fraternity, and respect.

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His Grace Bishop Ermia Receives the MECC Secretary General Professor Michel Abs

His Grace Bishop Ermia, General Bishop and Head of the Coptic Orthodox Cultural Center, received the Secretary General of the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) Professor Michel Abs, on Friday, October 31, 2025, in Cairo.

The meeting focused on various social issues of concern to the people of the region, particularly in light of the difficult circumstances it is passing through. They also discussed many topics related to dialogue, human values, and ways to strengthen the bonds of love and fraternity among all components of the society.

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