Maronites - Wikipedia
Maronites derive their name from Maron, a 4th-century Syriac Christian saint venerated by multiple Christian traditions. He is often conflated with John Maron , the first Maronite Patriarch, who ruled 685-707.
Maronite church | Meaning, History, Liturgy, & Facts | Britannica
Oct 14, 2024 · Maronite church, Eastern rite church prominent especially in modern Lebanon. It traces its origins to St. Maron and St. John Maron and enjoyed independence for much of its history, both ecclesiologically and sociopolitically.
Lebanese Maronite Christians - Wikipedia
Lebanese Maronite Christians (Arabic: المسيحية المارونية في لبنان; Classical Syriac: ܡܫܝܚܝ̈ܐ ܡܪ̈ܘܢܝܐ ܕܠܒܢܢ) refers to Lebanese people who are members of the Maronite Church in Lebanon, the largest Christian denomination in the country. [1]
Maronite Church - Wikipedia
The Maronite Church (Arabic: لكنيسة المارونية; Syriac: ܥܕܬܐ ܣܘܪܝܝܬܐ ܡܪܘܢܝܬܐ) is an Eastern Catholic sui iuris particular church in full communion with the pope and the worldwide Catholic Church, with self-governance under the Code of Canons of the Eastern Churches. [9]
Christians in Lebanon: A short history of the Maronite Church
Sep 10, 2020 · Maronites are the largest Christian denomination in Lebanon. Due to emigration over the years, there are significant numbers of Maronites in North and South America and in Australia. Yet...
The Maronite Way: Brief Introduction to the Syriac-Maronite …
Jun 11, 2023 · Historically centered in Lebanon and Syria, the Maronite church was formed by Syriac Christians who developed their own hierarchy and traditions from the mid-fourth century onwards. During the Islamic conquest, Maronites retreated to the mountains in Lebanon.
The Power of Maronite Christianity: What You Need to Know
Nov 12, 2023 · Originating in the Middle East, Maronite Christianity is deeply rooted in Lebanese culture and is known for its distinctive liturgy, devotion to Saint Maron, and close ties to the Catholic Church.
Maronite Church - Catholics & Cultures
Historically centered in Lebanon and Syria, the Maronite church was formed by Syriac Christians who developed their own hierarchy and traditions from the mid-fourth century onwards. During the Islamic conquest, Maronites retreated to the mountains in Lebanon.
Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles | Maronite …
The Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon of Los Angeles is an Eastern-Catholic Maronite Diocese that is based in St. Louis, Missouri, and serves Maronite Catholics from California to Ohio. The bishop of the Eparchy is Most Reverend A. Elias Zaidan.
Who are the Christians in Lebanon? - Catholic News Agency
Oct 8, 2024 · The majority — over half — of Lebanon’s Christians belong to the Maronite Church, an Eastern Catholic rite in full communion with the pope. There are about 3.5 million Maronites worldwide.