Pope Leo XIV gifted a chalice to Maronite Patriarch Bechara Al-Rai after the Divine Liturgy, symbolizing the Vatican-Maronite Church bond and illustrating the relationship between faith and politics in Lebanon's intricate social landscape.
#Lebanon #MaroniteChurch #FaithAndPolitics
#Lebanon #MaroniteChurch #FaithAndPolitics
December 2, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Pope Leo XIV gifted a chalice to Maronite Patriarch Bechara Al-Rai after the Divine Liturgy, symbolizing the Vatican-Maronite Church bond and illustrating the relationship between faith and politics in Lebanon's intricate social landscape.
#Lebanon #MaroniteChurch #FaithAndPolitics
#Lebanon #MaroniteChurch #FaithAndPolitics
Cardinal Mar Bechara Al-Rahi met with Papal Ambassador Monsignor Paolo Borgia in Bkerke, discussing ecclesiastical matters that emphasize the Vatican's ongoing relationship with the Lebanese Church amid Lebanon's complex socio-political situation.
#Lebanon #Vatican #MaroniteChurch
#Lebanon #Vatican #MaroniteChurch
June 26, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Cardinal Mar Bechara Al-Rahi met with Papal Ambassador Monsignor Paolo Borgia in Bkerke, discussing ecclesiastical matters that emphasize the Vatican's ongoing relationship with the Lebanese Church amid Lebanon's complex socio-political situation.
#Lebanon #Vatican #MaroniteChurch
#Lebanon #Vatican #MaroniteChurch
Lebanon's Living Monastery of St. Elias: A spiritual and historical landmark embodying the mission of the Syriac Maronite Antonine Order
#Lebanon #Qarnayel #QarnoDAylo #Syriac #Maronite #SyriacMaronite #MaroniteChurch #ChristianHeritage…
#Lebanon #Qarnayel #QarnoDAylo #Syriac #Maronite #SyriacMaronite #MaroniteChurch #ChristianHeritage…
Lebanon’s Living Monastery of St. Elias: A spiritual and historical landmark embodying the mission of the Syriac Maronite Antonine Order
QARNO D'AYLO, Lebanon — The latest episode of From Lebanon, broadcast on Suryoyo TV on Thursday, explored the history and mission of the Living Monastery of St. Elias, a Syriac Maronite Antonine monastery in the mountain town of Qarno d'Aylo (Qarnayel) in Baabda district. The program featured Father Elias Shakhtoura, the monastery's superior, who traced the institution's nearly three centuries of history and highlighted its enduring role in spiritual life, education and fostering coexistence between Christian and Druze communities.
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July 17, 2026 at 12:25 PM
Lebanon's Living Monastery of St. Elias: A spiritual and historical landmark embodying the mission of the Syriac Maronite Antonine Order
#Lebanon #Qarnayel #QarnoDAylo #Syriac #Maronite #SyriacMaronite #MaroniteChurch #ChristianHeritage…
#Lebanon #Qarnayel #QarnoDAylo #Syriac #Maronite #SyriacMaronite #MaroniteChurch #ChristianHeritage…
President Joseph Aoun expressed condolences for Father Pierre al-Rahi, killed by Israeli shelling in Qlayaa. This incident reflects the region's tensions and the vulnerability of local communities amid ongoing conflict.
#Lebanon #IsraeliShelling #MaroniteChurch
#Lebanon #IsraeliShelling #MaroniteChurch
March 10, 2026 at 11:43 AM
President Joseph Aoun expressed condolences for Father Pierre al-Rahi, killed by Israeli shelling in Qlayaa. This incident reflects the region's tensions and the vulnerability of local communities amid ongoing conflict.
#Lebanon #IsraeliShelling #MaroniteChurch
#Lebanon #IsraeliShelling #MaroniteChurch
Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros al-Rahi, the Maronite Patriarch, arrived in Germany en route to the Netherlands, accompanied by Church officials. This visit aims to bolster ties with the Lebanese diaspora and enhance Lebanon's global presence. #MaroniteChurch #Lebanon #Diplomacy
February 20, 2026 at 12:35 PM
Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros al-Rahi, the Maronite Patriarch, arrived in Germany en route to the Netherlands, accompanied by Church officials. This visit aims to bolster ties with the Lebanese diaspora and enhance Lebanon's global presence. #MaroniteChurch #Lebanon #Diplomacy
Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros al-Rahi met with Maroun Al-Halou, Bassam Badran, and Eli Makhaiel to discuss educational staffing and challenges facing Lebanese University amid financial and political instability, emphasizing urgent educational reforms.
#Lebanon #Education #MaroniteChurch
#Lebanon #Education #MaroniteChurch
February 18, 2026 at 5:35 PM
Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros al-Rahi met with Maroun Al-Halou, Bassam Badran, and Eli Makhaiel to discuss educational staffing and challenges facing Lebanese University amid financial and political instability, emphasizing urgent educational reforms.
#Lebanon #Education #MaroniteChurch
#Lebanon #Education #MaroniteChurch
Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros al-Rahi led a Mass in Bkerke, urging reflection on wealth and responsibility in his sermon. He emphasized the importance of social justice and political decisions based on mercy. He also prayed for clarity for Lebanese leaders.
#Lebanon #MaroniteChurch #SocialJustice
#Lebanon #MaroniteChurch #SocialJustice
February 8, 2026 at 9:28 AM
Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros al-Rahi led a Mass in Bkerke, urging reflection on wealth and responsibility in his sermon. He emphasized the importance of social justice and political decisions based on mercy. He also prayed for clarity for Lebanese leaders.
#Lebanon #MaroniteChurch #SocialJustice
#Lebanon #MaroniteChurch #SocialJustice
Cardinal Al-Rahi led a Mass in Bkerke for the Brotherhood Association's 75th anniversary, emphasizing priests as wise stewards. He urged unity and devotion to the Word of God to inspire transformation amid Lebanon's socio-economic challenges.
#Lebanon #MaroniteChurch #Spirituality
#Lebanon #MaroniteChurch #Spirituality
January 25, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Cardinal Al-Rahi led a Mass in Bkerke for the Brotherhood Association's 75th anniversary, emphasizing priests as wise stewards. He urged unity and devotion to the Word of God to inspire transformation amid Lebanon's socio-economic challenges.
#Lebanon #MaroniteChurch #Spirituality
#Lebanon #MaroniteChurch #Spirituality
Cardinal Bechara Boutros al-Rahi celebrated the Youth Pastoral Office's 14th anniversary, praising youth contributions and urging active involvement for societal change. He voiced hope for the return of expatriates to help rebuild Lebanon.
#YouthEngagement #MaroniteChurch #FutureOfLebanon
#YouthEngagement #MaroniteChurch #FutureOfLebanon
January 15, 2026 at 9:41 AM
Cardinal Bechara Boutros al-Rahi celebrated the Youth Pastoral Office's 14th anniversary, praising youth contributions and urging active involvement for societal change. He voiced hope for the return of expatriates to help rebuild Lebanon.
#YouthEngagement #MaroniteChurch #FutureOfLebanon
#YouthEngagement #MaroniteChurch #FutureOfLebanon
Patriarch Mar Bechara Boutros al-Rahi will meet Iran's ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, in Bkerke, showcasing ongoing interactions between Lebanese religious figures and Iranian diplomats amid Lebanon's sectarian complexities.
#Lebanon #Iran #MaroniteChurch
#Lebanon #Iran #MaroniteChurch
January 14, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Patriarch Mar Bechara Boutros al-Rahi will meet Iran's ambassador to Lebanon, Mojtaba Amani, in Bkerke, showcasing ongoing interactions between Lebanese religious figures and Iranian diplomats amid Lebanon's sectarian complexities.
#Lebanon #Iran #MaroniteChurch
#Lebanon #Iran #MaroniteChurch
Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Al-Rahi honored Fadi Romanous for his support of Caritas Lebanon. The event highlighted the church's role in kindness and community solidarity, with Romanous reaffirming his commitment to humanitarian initiatives. #CaritasLebanon #MaroniteChurch #HumanitarianSupport
December 28, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Al-Rahi honored Fadi Romanous for his support of Caritas Lebanon. The event highlighted the church's role in kindness and community solidarity, with Romanous reaffirming his commitment to humanitarian initiatives. #CaritasLebanon #MaroniteChurch #HumanitarianSupport
Maronite Patriarch Mar Bechara Boutros Al-Rahi visited the Maronite Archdiocese in Tripoli, welcomed by clergy and political leaders. This reflects the Maronite Church's influence in Lebanon's political scene and efforts to foster unity amid challenges.
#LebanesePolitics #MaroniteChurch #Tripoli
#LebanesePolitics #MaroniteChurch #Tripoli
December 20, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Maronite Patriarch Mar Bechara Boutros Al-Rahi visited the Maronite Archdiocese in Tripoli, welcomed by clergy and political leaders. This reflects the Maronite Church's influence in Lebanon's political scene and efforts to foster unity amid challenges.
#LebanesePolitics #MaroniteChurch #Tripoli
#LebanesePolitics #MaroniteChurch #Tripoli
President Joseph Aoun received an invitation to the Christmas Novena opening at Antonine University on December 15, led by Maronite Patriarch Cardinal al-Rahi. The event underscores religion's role in Lebanon's community ties amid ongoing challenges. #Lebanon #Christmas #MaroniteChurch
November 12, 2025 at 9:18 AM
President Joseph Aoun received an invitation to the Christmas Novena opening at Antonine University on December 15, led by Maronite Patriarch Cardinal al-Rahi. The event underscores religion's role in Lebanon's community ties amid ongoing challenges. #Lebanon #Christmas #MaroniteChurch
Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Al-Rahi attended a gathering with Lebanese ambassadors to Italy, emphasizing pride in the diaspora's contributions and recognizing President Joseph Aoun's reconstruction efforts while honoring martyr Bishop Maloyan.
#Lebanon #ItalianDiaspora #MaroniteChurch
#Lebanon #ItalianDiaspora #MaroniteChurch
October 21, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Al-Rahi attended a gathering with Lebanese ambassadors to Italy, emphasizing pride in the diaspora's contributions and recognizing President Joseph Aoun's reconstruction efforts while honoring martyr Bishop Maloyan.
#Lebanon #ItalianDiaspora #MaroniteChurch
#Lebanon #ItalianDiaspora #MaroniteChurch
Cardinal Mar Bechara al-Rahi met with Iranian Ambassador Amani, discussing Lebanon's stability, the Gaza ceasefire, and the nation's neutral diversity. He also praised the Lebanese Maronite order's role in society and their recent achievements in France.
#Lebanon #MaroniteChurch #Coexistence
#Lebanon #MaroniteChurch #Coexistence
October 10, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Cardinal Mar Bechara al-Rahi met with Iranian Ambassador Amani, discussing Lebanon's stability, the Gaza ceasefire, and the nation's neutral diversity. He also praised the Lebanese Maronite order's role in society and their recent achievements in France.
#Lebanon #MaroniteChurch #Coexistence
#Lebanon #MaroniteChurch #Coexistence
Pope Leo XIV will visit Lebanon in late November to engage spiritually, particularly at Saint Sharbel's shrine, aiming to strengthen ties within the Christian community and promote coexistence.
#Lebanon #PopeVisit #MaroniteChurch
#Lebanon #PopeVisit #MaroniteChurch
October 10, 2025 at 4:02 AM
Pope Leo XIV will visit Lebanon in late November to engage spiritually, particularly at Saint Sharbel's shrine, aiming to strengthen ties within the Christian community and promote coexistence.
#Lebanon #PopeVisit #MaroniteChurch
#Lebanon #PopeVisit #MaroniteChurch
Cardinal Bechara Boutros al-Rahi inaugurated the Mar Sharbiel Monastery in France, highlighting the Maronite Church's connection to Lebanon and promoting democracy and human rights amidst the nation's struggles.
#MaroniteChurch #Lebanon #SpiritualLeadership
#MaroniteChurch #Lebanon #SpiritualLeadership
September 20, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Cardinal Bechara Boutros al-Rahi inaugurated the Mar Sharbiel Monastery in France, highlighting the Maronite Church's connection to Lebanon and promoting democracy and human rights amidst the nation's struggles.
#MaroniteChurch #Lebanon #SpiritualLeadership
#MaroniteChurch #Lebanon #SpiritualLeadership
Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Al-Rai concluded Summer 2025 in Diman by inaugurating memorials honoring regional figures and enhancing Qannoubine Valley's heritage, aiming to bolster cultural identity in Lebanon's challenging times.
#Lebanon #CulturalHeritage #MaroniteChurch
#Lebanon #CulturalHeritage #MaroniteChurch
September 11, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Al-Rai concluded Summer 2025 in Diman by inaugurating memorials honoring regional figures and enhancing Qannoubine Valley's heritage, aiming to bolster cultural identity in Lebanon's challenging times.
#Lebanon #CulturalHeritage #MaroniteChurch
#Lebanon #CulturalHeritage #MaroniteChurch
Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Al-Rahi, in Texas, conveyed hope for Lebanon's future through divine guidance, stressing its spiritual significance and the link between faith and national identity for Maronites.
#Lebanon #MaroniteChurch #ReligiousLeadership
#Lebanon #MaroniteChurch #ReligiousLeadership
September 9, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Al-Rahi, in Texas, conveyed hope for Lebanon's future through divine guidance, stressing its spiritual significance and the link between faith and national identity for Maronites.
#Lebanon #MaroniteChurch #ReligiousLeadership
#Lebanon #MaroniteChurch #ReligiousLeadership
Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros al-Rahi blessed 15 couples in a collective wedding ceremony at the Basilica of Our Lady of Lebanon. He emphasized love's power and the sacredness of marriage, highlighting unity amid Lebanon's challenges. #Lebanon #MaroniteChurch #MarriageCeremony
September 6, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros al-Rahi blessed 15 couples in a collective wedding ceremony at the Basilica of Our Lady of Lebanon. He emphasized love's power and the sacredness of marriage, highlighting unity amid Lebanon's challenges. #Lebanon #MaroniteChurch #MarriageCeremony
Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Al-Rahi appointed a new six-year council for the Mar John the Baptist Order, emphasizing the role of religious leadership in Lebanon’s sociopolitical landscape. The new team aims to strengthen community support.
#Lebanon #MaroniteChurch #ReligiousLeadership
#Lebanon #MaroniteChurch #ReligiousLeadership
September 4, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Al-Rahi appointed a new six-year council for the Mar John the Baptist Order, emphasizing the role of religious leadership in Lebanon’s sociopolitical landscape. The new team aims to strengthen community support.
#Lebanon #MaroniteChurch #ReligiousLeadership
#Lebanon #MaroniteChurch #ReligiousLeadership
Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros al-Rahi visited the Monastery of Saint Charbel, emphasizing the Church's role in Lebanese society and strengthening ties between the diaspora and local communities.
#Lebanon #MaroniteChurch #CulturalHeritage
#Lebanon #MaroniteChurch #CulturalHeritage
August 24, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros al-Rahi visited the Monastery of Saint Charbel, emphasizing the Church's role in Lebanese society and strengthening ties between the diaspora and local communities.
#Lebanon #MaroniteChurch #CulturalHeritage
#Lebanon #MaroniteChurch #CulturalHeritage
The Maronite League, led by Maroun Al-Halou, condemns insults against Patriarch Bechara Boutros Al-Rahi, asserting that such attacks harm all of Lebanon. They urge unity and support for national institutions amid divisive rhetoric. #Lebanon #Unity #MaroniteChurch
August 21, 2025 at 6:47 AM
The Maronite League, led by Maroun Al-Halou, condemns insults against Patriarch Bechara Boutros Al-Rahi, asserting that such attacks harm all of Lebanon. They urge unity and support for national institutions amid divisive rhetoric. #Lebanon #Unity #MaroniteChurch
The Christian Council condemned a campaign against Maronite Patriarch Al-Rahi by Soheil Diab of Al-Manar TV, viewing it as an assault on the Maronite Church. They emphasized the Patriarch's role in promoting civil peace and Lebanese sovereignty. #Lebanon #MaroniteChurch #CivilPeace
August 20, 2025 at 7:00 AM
The Christian Council condemned a campaign against Maronite Patriarch Al-Rahi by Soheil Diab of Al-Manar TV, viewing it as an assault on the Maronite Church. They emphasized the Patriarch's role in promoting civil peace and Lebanese sovereignty. #Lebanon #MaroniteChurch #CivilPeace
Cardinal Mar Bechara Al-Rahi led a liturgical service in Faria, urging unity and reconciliation in Lebanon amid its challenges. He emphasized spiritual values for national upliftment, calling for prayers and love among the people. #Lebanon #MaroniteChurch #UnityInFaith
August 17, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Cardinal Mar Bechara Al-Rahi led a liturgical service in Faria, urging unity and reconciliation in Lebanon amid its challenges. He emphasized spiritual values for national upliftment, calling for prayers and love among the people. #Lebanon #MaroniteChurch #UnityInFaith