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Shalom! Want to visit the Maronites today for That's My World?Mighty nice place for ABC Wednesday's M-Day too.
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Just ring the bell.Well, OK, not THIS bell.
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Look for the doorbell near this sign in the Old City, not far from Jaffa Gate..
Foyer Mar Maroun is a beautiful old (1895) guest house for pilgrims..
Their nice website says it has 27 rooms and that "The house is managed by Maronite Nuns from the congregation of St. Therese of the Child Jesus [Therese of Lisieux], who are also responsible for other parochial activities concerning the Maronite Parish in Jerusalem."
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"The Maronite church is an Eastern Catholic Church on the seat of Antioch, in full communion with the Holy See of Rome.Historically, the origins of the Maronite Church are to be found amongst those monastic and lay people who gathered around the saintly hermit Maron, an early 5th-century Syriac monk venerated as a saint. These Christians who accepted his way of life and worship were soon identified as 'those of St. Maron - the Maronites.' "
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This is the only Maronite church in Jerusalem.The local community is small.
Most Maronites live in Lebanon (see the Cedar of Lebanon on the altar?).
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The liturgical language is Syriac (Christian Aramaic).
Hear some hymns in this ancient language at YouTube.
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The roof of the Maronite monastery and guest house has a panoramic view.Here we are looking east over the Old City and the Temple Mount to the Mount of Olives.
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Would you like to book an overnight here? I would!
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THAT'S a big doorbell. hahahaha
ReplyDeleteStunning photos, with wonderful architectural presence and details.
ReplyDeleteAnother great series of photos with the history behind each one. You need to turn all of these into a travel book people can purchase.
ReplyDeleteMaron embodied the truths in your post below this. Amazing how we can embody and share our values. Sometimes we touch others in an uplifting way as you often do.
ReplyDeleteWhat a privilege, eh Dina?
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Those large bells make wonderful photos. I like the sound and tone of many of them that I have heard as call to prayers, funerals, and to the faithful.
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ReplyDeleteNice pics. I have heard the term "Maronites" before but didn't have an idea of what they were about. Thanks for the research and information.
ReplyDeleteHow very wonderful a world you live in. Thank you for sharing, allowing to take part.
ReplyDeleteAtmosphere close to Easter must be filled with energy. Please have a good Tuesday.
Beautiful! This is one of the places that I want to visit some day :)
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So beautiful the inside of the church, fantastic view too. Thanks for sharing this, Dina.
ReplyDeleteSuch an old and interesting history there.
ReplyDeleteWow! What a beautiful place. I've never heard of Maronites.
ReplyDeleteAN interesting post and a very nice set of photos. When I think of Maronites I obviously think of Lebanon, but they had a church even in Livorno.
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A most interesting post Dina. I followed the link and enjoyed the history lesson as well.
ReplyDeleteYou do get to the most interesting places, and well off the beaten path too.
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Know them quite well. If I remember well, I spent my first night ever in Israel in this guesthouse.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting. I had not heard of the Maronites. Thanks for the history.
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Another reason to go to the Holy Land. I'll probably just review your blog.
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Interesting place with amazing architecture. Thanks for sharing
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I also followed the link--Thanks for the history.
ReplyDeleteI love revisiting Jerusalem with you. It has been such a long time since I was there.
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