superior general
His Eminence the Most Reverend Archbishop George Ebel S.M was born in the Middle East in a Christian family. From his youth, he was inclined to serve the Church. In the mid 80's, due to unstable political situation and civil wars in the region, he travelled to New York, USA to attend Saint Vladimir Orthodox Theological Seminary. His Eminence holds a MA Degree in Divinity; he also holds a MA Degree in Business Administration from Cornell University and a PHD in Byzantine Theology as well.
On the 22nd of April 1991, the vigil service feast of Saint George the Great Martyr, he formally took the monastic vows in accordance with the Eastern Rite. On the 23rd of April 1991, he was ordained to the Holy Deaconate. On the 23rd of April 1992, he was ordained to the Holy Priesthood where he served in many parishes in the USA. In August 1994 he was elevated to the rank of Archimandrite.
In June 1995 he was consecrated an Auxiliary Bishop.
On the 15th of August 2006, the Dormition of the Theotokos, His Eminence joined The Mariamite Byzantine Fathers, Society of Mary. The aim of the Order is: to proclaim the Gospel to those who have not heard it, to do charity work to those who are in need regardless of: background, age, disability, gender, race, religion and belief and to foster according to Gospel values; peace, justice and the integrity of the creation worldwide and to defend the human rights of every individual.
His Eminence lived and worked in the Middle East, USA, Asia, Africa and Europe. In working and living in different continents, he had the opportunity to work closely with many international humanitarian Organizations and missions. He was successful in the many projects he was overseeing.
In 2016 and after spending many working as a missionary year in Central Equatoria, East Africa and Myanmar (Burma) in Asia where he worked closely with Refugee Camps, Orphanages and field Hospitals, and Human Rights Organizations, His Eminence moved to the United Kingdom.
On the 15th of August 2018, feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the Order Feast Day, His Eminence was elected the Superior General of The Mariamite Byzantine Fathers, known as the Society of Mary. He was elevated to the rank of Archbishop given the title: Archbishop, Superior General.
In 2022, His Eminence was awarded by the Sovereign Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, Knights of Malta the Ukrainian Relief Medal of Honour in recognition to his aid and support to the refugees of Ukraine. He was acknowledged twice by the President of the United State for his support and charity work and as an activist for human rights, and for his services in both social and Christian sides.
His Eminence is proficient in: English, Arabic, Patristic Greek, Classical Hebrew and Aramaic.
On the 22nd of April 1991, the vigil service feast of Saint George the Great Martyr, he formally took the monastic vows in accordance with the Eastern Rite. On the 23rd of April 1991, he was ordained to the Holy Deaconate. On the 23rd of April 1992, he was ordained to the Holy Priesthood where he served in many parishes in the USA. In August 1994 he was elevated to the rank of Archimandrite.
In June 1995 he was consecrated an Auxiliary Bishop.
On the 15th of August 2006, the Dormition of the Theotokos, His Eminence joined The Mariamite Byzantine Fathers, Society of Mary. The aim of the Order is: to proclaim the Gospel to those who have not heard it, to do charity work to those who are in need regardless of: background, age, disability, gender, race, religion and belief and to foster according to Gospel values; peace, justice and the integrity of the creation worldwide and to defend the human rights of every individual.
His Eminence lived and worked in the Middle East, USA, Asia, Africa and Europe. In working and living in different continents, he had the opportunity to work closely with many international humanitarian Organizations and missions. He was successful in the many projects he was overseeing.
In 2016 and after spending many working as a missionary year in Central Equatoria, East Africa and Myanmar (Burma) in Asia where he worked closely with Refugee Camps, Orphanages and field Hospitals, and Human Rights Organizations, His Eminence moved to the United Kingdom.
On the 15th of August 2018, feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, the Order Feast Day, His Eminence was elected the Superior General of The Mariamite Byzantine Fathers, known as the Society of Mary. He was elevated to the rank of Archbishop given the title: Archbishop, Superior General.
In 2022, His Eminence was awarded by the Sovereign Hospitaller Order of Saint John of Jerusalem, Knights of Malta the Ukrainian Relief Medal of Honour in recognition to his aid and support to the refugees of Ukraine. He was acknowledged twice by the President of the United State for his support and charity work and as an activist for human rights, and for his services in both social and Christian sides.
His Eminence is proficient in: English, Arabic, Patristic Greek, Classical Hebrew and Aramaic.