⛪ St. Charbel Monastery (Annaya)
Lebanon
About This Sacred Site
The Monastery of St. Maron in Annaya is the burial place of St. Charbel Makhlouf (1828-1898), a Maronite monk and hermit who is Lebanon's most celebrated saint. Canonized in 1977, St. Charbel is associated with numerous healing miracles reported by people of all faiths. The monastery complex includes the original 19th-century monastery, a modern church, and the hermitage where St. Charbel spent the last 23 years of his life. Pilgrims from all religions visit seeking healing and blessings.
Key Facts
- •St. Charbel was canonized by Pope Paul VI in 1977
- •Numerous healing miracles have been attributed to St. Charbel
- •Pilgrims of all religions, including Muslims, seek healing here
- •St. Charbel spent 23 years as a hermit in solitary prayer
- •His body was reportedly found incorrupt after exhumation
Location
Coordinates: 34.1092, 35.7250
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