Saint Charbel, an intercessor for the sickSince his death in 1898, Saint Charbel has become a figure of healing throughout the world. A Maronite monk and silent hermit, he never sought to perform miracles. And yet, thousands of testimonies report physical, spiritual and psychological cures attributed to his intercession.Many people claim to have been freed from incurable diseases, chronic pain and deep distress after praying to Saint Charbel with faith. These graces are not mere anecdotes: they are documented, verified, and sometimes even officially recognised by the Church. Read more...

A rosary rooted in Eastern spiritualityThe Saint Charbel rosary is a meditative prayer inspired by both the Maronite Catholic tradition and popular Lebanese devotion. It is not simply a question of repeating prayers, but of entering into a silent heart-to-heart with God, in the school of a holy hermit who offered everything in silence.This rosary is distinguished by its particular structure: it is often composed of five decades, but the prayers that accompany it are not necessarily the same as those of the classic Marian rosary. The spirit of this rosary is profoundly contemplative. Each bead becomes an invitation to inner union, in peace, humility, and abandonment to God. Read more...

A universal saint, rooted in a landSt Charbel was born in the mountains of Lebanon in the 19th century, in a region marked by piety, Maronite traditions and a deep love of silence. And yet, despite this very local origin, today he is one of the most prayed-for saints in the world. Churches are dedicated to him well beyond Lebanon: in Mexico, France, Australia, Argentina, Canada... This global reach is surprising, but it can be explained. Read more...

Obedience lived in joySaint Charbel embraced obedience as a true path to God. From the moment he entered the monastery, he chose to renounce his own will in order to follow that of his superiors, which he saw as a direct expression of the divine will. This obedience was never coerced or passive, but freely chosen, lived in peace and humility. Read more...

A living relationship with HeavenHonouring your patron saint isn't just about admiring him or her from afar like looking at a statue on a pedestal. It's about nurturing a living spiritual relationship with a soul who watches over us from Heaven. The patron saint is not a hero frozen in history: he is a friend, a guide, an intercessor, a fellow traveller. To honour your patron saint is to make a concrete place for him or her in your life, to learn to walk alongside him or her in the light of God. Read more...