The Antiochian Orthodox Society of Britain (AOS) is the backbone of the St. George’s Cathedral Parish. It is a registered charitable company under the Charity Commission for England and Wales, with the registration number: 801540. The Society is responsible for all the finance and administration of the Parish of St. George’s Cathedral plus assisting the clergy with all their needs. The society generates its income mainly from church collection, Society membership, donations and spiritual services.
Society’s History
The Society was first incorporated and registered as a limited company on 17th August 1987 (company Number 2155292) under the supervision of a Founding Committee consisting of Mr. George Zakhem (Chairman), the Late Nabih Madanat (Secretary), the Late Andre Bullata (Treasurer) and Mr Antoine Asseily (Member). Then on 26th June 1989 it was registered as a charity under number: 801540.
The first Annual General Meeting of the Society was held on 8th September 1988. Mr. George Zakhem was the first acting Chairman of the Society until his resignation on 8th April 1990 when he was succeeded by the Late Selim Hawa. Following his repose on 26th January 1991, Dr Samir Hraiki was elected as a Chairman. Due to his commitment, hard work and dedication for over 25 years, Dr Hraiki has been re-elected every year as a chairman up till present day.
Society’s Governance
The Society’s Council of Management consists of 13 members who are elected at the Annual General Meeting. All candidates nominated for membership of the Council of Management should be over 21 and been a member of the Society for at least 12 months. They should also be of good conduct and capable of providing services to the Society and to the parish in general.
The period of tenure of members of the Council of Management is 3 years. At the end of each year one third of the Council members retires and the Secretary invites society members to nominate themselves for election at the Annual General Meeting. During the meeting the Chairman reports on all past and future activities of the society, the financial and audited accounts and invites all members to put forward their comments and suggestions for discussion and approval.
Society’s Contacts
Roger Hasbani (Secretary of the Society)
Telephone: 07949072291
Email: [email protected]
Nemr Elias
Telephone: 07742971444
Email: [email protected]
Present Members of the Council of Management
| Dr. Samir Hraiki | Chairman |
| Mr. Wael Khoury | Vice-Chairman |
| Mr Roger Hasbani | Secretary |
| Mr. Johnny Tabbal | Treasurer |
| Dr. Sami Carouba | Member |
| Mr. Najib Coutya | Member |
| Mr. Gabriel El-Kassir | Member |
| Mr. Christian Karam | Member |
| Mr. George Aboud | Member |
| Mrs. Samira Abdel-Nour | Member |
| Mrs. Roula Haddad | Member |
| Mr. Fadi Daoud | Member |
| Mr. Nemr Elias | Member |