Our Lady of the Lebanese Guard - The Protector of Lebanese Christians
In Lebanon, where Maronite Christians have a long Marian tradition, Our Lady of the Guard is invoked as a protector of the country and of the Christian community in the Middle East.
🌹 Wonders and anecdotes
- The shrine of Our Lady of the Guard is located in the mountains of Lebanon, overlooking the Mediterranean.
- Devotion originated among the Maronites, who have maintained their Christian faith in Lebanon for centuries.
- During the Lebanese civil war (1975- 1990), many faithful went to the sanctuary to pray for peace.
- The feast of Our Lady of the Guard is celebrated with an annual pilgrimage to the mountains.
Our Lady of the Lebanese Guard
La devoción a Nuestra Señora de la Guardia en Líbano es una de las más queridas por los cristianos maronitas. El santuario, situado en las montañas, es un lugar de peregrinación donde los fieles encomiendan a la Virgen la protección del país y de sus familias. La tradición maronita honra a María con el título de ‘Guardiana de la Fe’.
"Our Lady of the Guard, pray for us."
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