Martyr · June 13
St. Aquilina
Aquilina was a Christian child from Byblos who suffered martyrdom under Emperor Diocletian in the third century.
Lebanon · Present-day geography
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Saints from Lebanon
Read the full stories of 6 saints whose birth or early family origins are associated with present-day Lebanon.
Showing 1–6 of 6. Read each story’s origin note for traditional or disputed accounts.
Priest / Deacon
St. Charbel Makhlouf
Charbel Makhlouf, O.L.M. May 8, 1828 – December 24, 1898) was a Lebanese Maronite monk and priest. During his life, he obtained a wide reputation for holiness, and for his ability to unite Christians, Muslims and Druze. He was a member of the Baladites.
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Martyr · July 24
St. Christina of Bolsena
Christina of Bolsena is venerated as a virgin martyr of the third century.
Lebanon · Present-day geography
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Priest or Deacon · December 14
St. Nimatullah Kassab
Nimatullah Kassab was a Lebanese monk, priest and scholar of the Maronite Church.
Lebanon · Present-day geography
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Martyr · February 16
St. Pamphilus of Caesarea
Pamphilus of Caesarea was a priest of Caesarea and chief among the biblical scholars of his generation.
Lebanon · Present-day geography
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Monastic or Hermit · March 23
St. Rafqa Pietra Choboq Ar-Rayès
Rafqa Pietra Choboq Ar-Rayès was a Lebanese Maronite nun who was canonized by Pope John Paul II on June 10, 2001.
Lebanon · Present-day geography
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