Lady Of Protection Church

A single bell chimed, its echo bouncing off the walls of Lady Of Protection Church. It was a sound that resonated through the centuries, a testament to the enduring faith of the Melkite Catholic community here in Dekwaneh. Lady Of Protection Church stands as a beacon of hope, a place where prayers have been whispered and lives have been touched. The very stones seem to whisper stories of devotion and resilience. Our Lady of Waiting, also known as Our Lady of Mantara, is a special devotion held dear by the Lebanese. According to tradition, Mary waited here for Jesus’ return from Tyre and Sidon. This connection to the Holy Land adds another layer of significance to Lady Of Protection Church. Centuries later, St. Helena, mother of Constantine, gifted an icon to this sanctuary. The icon remains to this day, a tangible link to the deep roots of Christianity in Lebanon. The faith here stretches back to the earliest days of Christianity. It is believed that Peter and Paul themselves evangelized the Phoenicians, sowing the seeds of faith that continue to flourish in places like Lady Of Protection Church. The majority of Lebanese Christians trace their lineage back to these original converts, a living testament to the power of faith passed down through generations. While the primary devotion to Our Lady of Lebanon is celebrated at the Basilica of Our Lady of Lebanon in Harissa, the spirit of devotion burns brightly here at Lady Of Protection Church as well.