17: Dr Hareth Boustany , about the Syriac Maronite Church and Antioch د. حارث البستاني عن انطاكيا والكنيسة السريانية المارونية ‬ ‏Tur Levnon / History Department ܛܘܪ ܠܒܢܢ ♰ ܚܘܝܕܐ ܣܘܪܝܝܐ ܡܪܘܢܝܐ ‫#الاتحاد_الماروني_طور_لڤنن #البيت_اللبناني_السرياني https://youtu.be/VdFXK8Crr38 | لبنان السرياني

One of the great fathers of the Maronite Church, Patriarch Estephan Douaihy.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.#Patriarc

In 19th-century Lebanon, Maronite Christian women traditionally wore white veils as part of their attire. These veils, often made of muslin or gauze and richly ornamented with lace, were a distinctive feature of their dress, reflecting both cultural identity and religious devotion. The white veil served not only as a symbol of modesty but also played a significant role in religious practices. Within the Maronite Church, as in many Christian traditions, women were expected to cover their heads du

Saint Rafqa (1832-1914), a Lebanese Maronite Catholic nun canonized by Pope John Paul II in 2001, is the patron saint of lost parents and the sick. During her feast on March 23, the entire village came together to receive her relics in a joyful procession, complete with rice, flower petals, hymns, and prayers. Lebanon, a land rich in Christian history and faith, has produced saints like Charbel, Rafqa, and Nimatullah, whose lives continue to inspire pilgrims drawn by faith amid hardship. The sou

In the Maronite Church, the “Rite of the Lamp,” also known as the “Candle Rite,” is celebrated on Holy Wednesday, concluding the Lenten journey of healing. This liturgy features the lighting of seven candles, representing the seven lamps described by Jeremiah and John in Revelation (Zechariah 4:1-10; Rev 1:12-20), which symbolize the seven eyes of the Lord watching over creation. These candles embody God’s presence and humanity’s renewal, guiding the faithful toward the Resurrection. The rite of

I recently attended a Catholic Maronite Mass and was deeply moved by the prayers, the chanting, and the liturgy. I had to ask for a missal and was compelled to follow along word by word. Most people don’t know this but the Catholic Church consists of six different liturgical rites and within them, there are 24 particular Churches. These 24 Churches are all in communion with one another, are all part of the Catholic Church, and all recognize the primacy of the pope. The Latin or Roman Catholic Ch