Churches & Sacred Sites in Beirut
Beirut's churches trace nearly two thousand years of Christian presence in Lebanon's capital, rebuilt again and again through earthquakes, wars and the 2020 port explosion. Many stand just streets apart, from the restored cathedrals of downtown to the neighbourhood parishes of Achrafieh, Gemmayzeh and Mar Mikhael. Start at St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral, where a crypt museum reveals the older churches beneath it, then explore every church in Beirut below, with locations, photos and details to plan your visit or find a Sunday Mass.
Saint George Maronite Cathedral (Beirut)
Saint George Greek Orthodox Cathedral (Beirut)
Saint Louis Cathedral of the Capuchin Fathers
Saint Elias and Saint Gregory the Illuminator Cathedral
Saint Joseph Church (Beirut)
National Evangelical Church (Beirut)
Sourp Nshan Cathedral
Abundant Life Church
Monastery of Saint Anthony the Great
Sourp Hagop Church
Saints Peter & Paul Church (Beirut)
Saint Mary's Church
Saint Nicholas Church (Beirut)
Saint Maroun Church (Beirut)
Our Lady of the Entry Church (Saydet al Doukhoul)
Our Lady of the Angels Church
Saint Francis Church (Beirut)
Saint George Church (Rmeil)
Saint Elias Church (Mousaytbeh)
Church of Our Lady of the Annunciation (Beirut)
Sacred Heart Church
First Armenian Evangelical Church
Saint Michael Church (Mar Mikhael)
Saint Demetrios Church
Saint Ephrem Church
Badaro Baptist Church
City Bible Church
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the oldest church in Beirut?
St. George Greek Orthodox Cathedral in downtown Beirut is generally regarded as the oldest church in the city. Remains of earlier churches built on the same site can be seen in its crypt museum.
Which Christian denominations have churches in Beirut?
Beirut has Maronite, Greek Orthodox, Melkite Greek Catholic, Armenian Apostolic, Armenian Catholic, Syriac Orthodox, Syriac Catholic, Chaldean, Latin and Protestant churches. Each church page lists its rite.
What time is Sunday Mass or Divine Liturgy in Beirut?
Times differ from one parish to another and can change with the season or feast days. Check the church's page for its contact details and call the parish to confirm before you go.