We rushed ourselves early that day so we can visit as many places as we could so we started with a long hike at the Holy Qanoubin Valley with the sound of nature , there we went to see first al-mahbasa where there is a Hermit from Columbia. Meeting him, listening to his words and seeing him smiling was just enough proof for the presence of God in this Holy Valley. We continued to saint Marina church where we heard about her painful life story yet so spiritual.
The only thing you must do there is to hear God whispering into your ears. Afterwards we went to the place where the old Maronites Patriarchate was. In addition to the old churches there was an old body (still as it was) of one of the previous patriarch this is was a lesson for me to know what my faith can lead me to. Later we left the Holy Valley to go to Jubran Khalil Jubran Museum were you find all his drawings , writings ,stuffs and tomb. Afterwards we went to the cedar forest that was really nice to see one of the main symbols of Lebanon and also an important tree for the Bible.
Last but not least, we went to the Patriarchate of the Maronites to meet his Holiness Al Raii, the Maronite Patriarche, as well as the former Patriarche Sfeir, and Pope Tawadros who happened to be there. We attended a speech by Pope Tawadros that was both unique and motivating, straight to the heart of the Ecumenical work. We ended our visit by taking their blessings.
-Saturday 18/7/2015
