Al-Rahi Celebrates Mass in Annaya on St. Charbel Day

by Naharnet Newsdesk 17 July 2011, 13:57

Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi celebrated mass in the presence of President Michel Suleiman at the St. Charbel monastery in Annaya on Sunday.

Al-Rahi thanked Suleiman for attending the mass, saying the president’s presence was a confirmation that he was holding onto with the tradition that he started in the first year of his term.

The patriarch prayed that the saint would help Suleiman in his “dangerous mission” as president.

First Lady Wafaa was present. Several officials and believers also prayed at the monastery’s church on the occasion of St. Charbel Day.

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