Father Antonios Ekserlis was born in 1963 in Beirut.  After receiving his baccalaureate diploma,  he joined the Lebanese University where he studied  philosophy. During this period, he dedicated a part of his time to teach catechism in both public and private schools. Between 1991 and 1995 he joined St. John Damaskinos School of Theology at Balamand University from where he earned a degree in theology. Between 1995 and 1997 he resumed his teaching in public schools in addition to his commitment in all Church services of the diocese of Beirut with Metropolitan Elias Audi. He was ordained deacon by Metropolitan Elias Audi  in 1997 and was later that year appointed to serve at Saint Mary’s Church of Dormition.. In 1999 he was ordained priest.

Father Ekserlis is involved in all pastoral work of the parish and  runs the Bible study group. He is presently the secretary of both the Office of Christian Education and of the Theological Formation School. Of the latter he is a member of the Administrative Committee. He also offers courses in the New Testament at this school.

Father Ekserlis  received his Masters degree in Religious Sciences at Saint Joseph University in June 2008

Father Ekserlis  is married and has two children.