DID YOU KNOW THAT THE MARONITES ARE IN COMMUNION WITH THE ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH? The Maronites are an ethno-religious Christian group primarily based in Lebanon, with communities in Syria, Cyprus, and the diaspora. They are part of the Maronite Church, an Eastern Catholic Church that follows the West Syriac Rite and is in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church. ORIGINS AND HISTORY • The Maronites trace their origins to Saint Maron, a 4th-century Syriac monk who emphasized an ascetic and m

More than 10,000 Maronites from all over the East and the world gathered in Bkerke, Lebanon, to celebrate the beatification of the blessed one, Patriarch Estephan Douaihy.He saved and documented the history of the Levant and the traditions of the Maronite community, ensuring they would endure for generations.Today, many see him as a guiding light on the road to sainthood, honoring his contributions and the legacy he left behind.#PatriarchEstephanDouaihy #MaroniteSaint #Beatification #MaroniteChu

Visiting a 90-year-old Lebanese Maronite monk in the mountains of South Lebanon, challenge accepted! 90 years of prayer, 90 years of guiding souls, 90 years of living a life entirely devoted to God this is Abouna Khawand. Abouna Khawand spent his life serving the Church as a priest, professor, and theologian. Known especially for his deep expertise in Scripture, he played an important role in translating the Bible and making it more accessible for study and liturgical use. After decades of teach

At the tomb of St. Charbel, Pope Leo prays alongside the Maronite Patriarch and the Lebanese President, as Maronite monks solemnly chant hymns in the background. Saint Charbel, a 19th-century Lebanese monk known for his piety, miracles, and lifelong devotion to God, is one of the most revered saints in the Catholic Church, drawing thousands of pilgrims from Lebanon and around the world. #PopeLeo #SaintCharbel #Lebanon #HistoricVisit #CatholicChurch #HolyLand #historical ##LebaneseHeritage #maron