Deir Mar Mousa, Monastery in Mar Moussa El Douar, Lebanon.
Description
Deir Mar Mousa stands as a white stone monastery complex featuring traditional Lebanese architecture with pine groves surrounding the religious buildings and offering panoramic mountain views.
History
Originally built in 1753 on the foundations of ancient Roman ruins, this monastery represents centuries of continuous religious presence in the Mount Lebanon region.
Culture
The monastery serves the Maronite Catholic community and houses shrines dedicated to canonized saints including Saint Rafqa and Na'amatallah Al-Hardini, reflecting Lebanon's rich Christian heritage.
Practical
Located approximately 25 kilometers from Beirut at an elevation between 900-1,150 meters, the monastery remains accessible to pilgrims and visitors seeking spiritual retreat.
Did you know?
The monastery incorporates archaeological remains of a Roman sanctuary beneath its current structure, creating a layered historical site spanning multiple civilizations and religious traditions.
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