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exterior of Saint Challita Church (Faraya), Church in Faraya, Lebanon

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Saint Challita Church (Faraya)

Faraya

About this site

Saint Challita Church is a Maronite church in Faraya, Keserwan. Dedicated to Saint Challita, venerated as patron of animals and herds across Lebanon's mountain villages. Faraya's Mar Challita area is now also home to a 23-meter Saint Charbel statue, drawing pilgrims to the same hillside during the Feast of the Cross each September.

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Visit Information

Address

Faraya, Keserwan District, Mount Lebanon Governorate

Website

www.facebook.com/marchallitafaraya#

denomination

Maronite

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