This is how the name was born… Maronites. A nation of faith and resilience.

On the anniversary of the Lebanese Maronite Order, we had the chance to spend a full day with the monks of one of the oldest monastic communities in Lebanon. Our day began with prayers at Saint Charbel’s tomb in the Monastery of St. Maroun, Annaya, followed by a Syriac language lesson, and a glimpse into the monks’ daily life, where spirituality meets tradition through the making of cultural products. A big thank you to the Lebanese Maronite Order for honoring our mission ❤️ @lebanesemaroniteord

In honor of Saint Maroun’s feast day, meet the Maronites. From the Levant to the world the Maronites , traces their origins to Saint Maroun, a monk from 4th-century. His life and teachings inspired the establishment of the Maronite Catholic Church. The Maronites strengthened and preserved their identity through centuries of persecution, Ottoman rule, and regional conflicts. Despite these challenges, they played a big role in shaping Lebanon’s independence and made significant contributions to th

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