Razek Siriani was born in Aleppo – Syria 1959. He graduated from the University of Aleppo with a B.A. degree in English Literature, then pursued his post-graduate studies in Dublin, Ireland for two Diplomas: Religious Studies and Development Studies. He obtained his Master Degree in Adult Education (M.Ed.) from the University of Manchester-UK. Since 1985 he has worked with the Middle East Council of Churches (MECC) coordinating the Youth Program in Syria. He later was selected by the MECC Executive Committee to be the Director of the Unit on Education and Renewal. In 2003, he was appointed to direct the MECC Department of International & Ecumenical Relations. During his work at MECC he was a member at the World Council of Churches – Commission on Education and Scholarship for seven years. In 2007, he coordinated the relief and development programs for Iraqi refugees in the northern part of Syria in affiliation with Department of the Ecumenical Relations & Development at the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Syria. In 2011, he coordinated the relief and humanitarian office at the Syrian Orthodox Archdiocese of Aleppo – Syria in service of the displaced and vulnerable Syrian people in cooperation with the UNDP, Syrian Arab Red Crescent, and other local humanitarian NGOs. In 2013 he moved with his family to Boston – USA fleeing the war and seeking safety. Mr Siriani participated in many international ecumenical gatherings and encounters such as the General Assemblies of the World Council of Churches, Peacemaking programs for leaders organized by the United Church of Christ – USA. He has written, published and translated many articles and research papers.