The Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon (also known as Our Lady of Harissa, Arabic: سيدة لبنان, Sayyidat Lubnān) is a Marian shrine and a pilgrimage site in the village of Harissa in Lebanon. [1]

Sep 4, 2020 · To this day, the Anniversary of Our Lady of Lebanon is celebrated on the first Sunday of May at the Harissa Shrine, the Notre Dame du Liban. The Shrine has drawn millions of faithful, both...

The Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon is a Marian shrine and a pilgrimage site in the village of Harissa in Lebanon. The shrine is under the authority of the Maronite Patriarchate and has been entrusted to the Congregation of Maronite Lebanese Missionaries since its establishment in 1904.

May 24, 2023 · “In history, the Lebanese people love the Virgin Mary,” said Maronite Father Younan Obeid, vice rector of the Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa. Located 16 miles north of Beirut, the...

In 1908, the dream of Patriarch Elias Howayek saw the light; a Sanctuary on the name of the Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Lebanon, was launched on one of the most beautiful hills of our homeland to embrace her children of all sects and creeds.

In the heart of Lebanon stands a monument that transcends sectarianism and serves as a beacon of unity and faith: Our Lady of Lebanon, commonly known as “Notre Dame du Liban” in French or “Sayyidat Lubnān” in Arabic.

From Our Lady of Lebanon Sanctuary, you feel the sky embraces the Earth and places it into Mary’s heart. There, Mary radiates a glow around gloomy hearts and transforms a tiny spot like Harissa, into a haven for penitents, a consolation for sad people, a path for wanderers, and a guide and an oasis where tired souls can rest.

Mar 11, 2024 · Our Lady of Lebanon stands as a symbol of peace and protection, reminding us of the powerful lessons of unity and resilience. Let’s explore how Lebanon’s biblical significance and the message of Our Lady of Lebanon can guide us in finding peace and strength in today’s world.

The Statue of Our Lady of Lebanon is one of the most visually stunning and memorable Catholic religions sites in the entire Middle East. Erected in 1908, this magnificent icon towers over the city of Harissa and the Bay of Jounieh.

Aug 14, 2023 · In the 1960s, a replica of the original shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon was built in rural northeast Ohio, just outside of Youngstown. That shrine, and its associated basilica, are a major site of pilgrimage every year for Maronites from across the U.S.