Saint George’s Maronite Cathedral

One of the most beautiful Maronite cathedral in Lebanon . It was destroyed during the civil war and it was extremely damaged . It was rebuilt after the civil war with the help of many faithful Maronite believers.we have attended the midnight mass for Easter and it was so beautiful. This cathedral is a surviving proof how resilient the Christian people specially Maronite and how important they were in the history of Beirut .

Originally built in the second half of the nineteenth century, Saint George Maronite Cathedral was renovated in the middle of the twentieth, badly damaged during the Lebanese Civil War (1975-1990), then restored to its original designs in the late 20th century. Those designs were inspired by the Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore in Rome. The church's grounds are surrounded by much older remains of structures from the Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine periods that were discovered during excavations that took place starting in the 1960s. After visiting the interior, go behind the cathedral for a better appreciation of its scale and surroundings.

church from the 19th century based on the roman architecture. renovated after being damaged. now the interior is magnificent with the wooden ceiling and the granite columns.

Very beautiful cathedral. I enjoyed the icons and paintings. The St Anthony painting in particular. The alter is beautiful. The woodwork from chairs to all other pieces are a wonder piece of art. 🖼️ this is a must do when visiting Lebanon.

The Cathedral and Mosque stand side by side in the heart of Beirut, symbolizing the city’s rich tapestry of faith and history. A powerful reminder of unity amidst diversity.

It’s a beautiful church that we walked into while visiting Beirut. The cathedral was gorgeous on the inside and they had collection boxes that you could donate and light a candle and say a prayer. It’s right next to an amazing mosque.

A lovely cathedral in the heart of Beirut and worth a visit if you’re in the area. The wood work on the deus is absolutely stunning. No photos to be taken but if you come at the right time during the day, you’re going to have no problems being able to take a snap because you will be the only one there

Hello, Lebanon is a religiously diverse country in the Middle East, where 18 religious sects coexist, including Christianity, Islam and the Druze sect. The proportion of the population between the different religions has fluctuated due to the effects of civil war and regional conflicts, and it is currently estimated that 53.31% of the population is Muslim, 41.4% Christian, and 5.21% Druze. This religious diversity is also reflected in the political system, with the president being a Christian, the prime minister a Sunni, and the speaker of the parliament being a Shia. On the other hand, the ratio between the different religious groups seems to be changing slightly due to the long-term effects of refugee population movements from neighbouring countries. For example, the Mohammad Al-Amin Mosque and the Saint George Eastern Orthodox Cathedral stand side by side. # Beirut # Lebanon