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Notre Dame du Liban, Harissa, Lebanon

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Harissa, just North East of Beirut, is a very important Christian pilgrimage site with a shrine dedicated to Our Lady of Lebanon (Notre Dame du Liban). A huge modern Maronite cathedral built of concrete and glass stands adjacent to the statue.

 

Our Lady of Lebanon is one of the most important shrines in the world honoring the Virgin Mary. The Virgin Mary stretches her hands towards Beirut. The shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon draws millions of both faithful Christians and Muslims from all over the world. The Virgin Mary is also considered one of the most righteous women and greatest women in Islam.

 

Submitted: 30/09/2017

Accepted: 09/10/2017

 

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- Arthur D. Little Services (France) 23-Jun-2023

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Taken on September 23, 2017