This church forms the lower section of the tower upon which the statue of Our Lady of Lebanon stands.

This little chapel is the famous place of worship and contains the statue of the Mother of the light sculptured on the Century Anniversary of the Immaculate Conception and fifty years after founding the shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon in 1904. The Statue Visited over 426 villages all over Lebanon between the end of May and late October 1954.

The idea of building a large church in the vicinity of the sanctuary of Our Lady Of Lebanon was originally conceptualized in the sixties. The Shape of the Basilica is a cross between a Lebanese cedar tree and a Phoenician ship. Thanks to its hefty dimensions, 115 meters long, 67 meters wide, while its dome rises 62 meters above the ground, it stands out on top of a mountain that overlooks the famous city jounieh. It can seat up to 3500 confortably, all of whom can contemplate the original sanctuary of Our Lady of Lebanon through a twenty-meter wide and forty-two meter high glass window behind the altar. Since the 1980’s, many religious ceremonies have been celebrated in the Basilica, especially, during May, the holy month of Mary. The Pope John-Paul II visited the Basilica 10^th of May 1997.

Located beneath the frontal part of the Basilica, it was originally called a crypt. Today, it bears the name of Our lady of Lourdes as portrayed on the stained glass window to the left of the Altar, to the right of the Altar, the Holy Family and the Twelve Apostles. It can accommodate up to 300 people seated. In 2004, a new place for confession and spiritual direction.

 Inaugurated on 1997, is the most recent Chapel in the complex of Our Lady of Lebanon. The stained glass windows and marbled floors contribute to its exquisite architecture. The stained glass window behind the Altar depicts Jesus carrying the lost sheep on his shoulders. As depicted, many come to the Forgiveness Chapel seeking spiritual guidance and confession.

Built in 2005 in Bethania, the center for spiritual retreats, a chapel with a 300 people seating capacity. It serves the needs of the retreats and the celebration of Holy Sacraments such as weddings and christenings.

One of the most beautiful art pieces that portrays the Virgin Mary manufactured in France. The statue was elevated in 1908 above the principal sanctuary. It is made up of seven sections that were assembled on top of the stone base which has the shape of a trunk, with a bottom perimeter of 64m, an upper perimeter of 12m and with an overall height of 20m.The statue made with molten Bronze, painted white, gave the statue more splendor and clarity. The statue is 8.50m in height, 5.50m in perimeter and weights 15 tons.The location of the Shrine which overlooks the Bay of Jounieh, is considered one of the world’s most beautiful sceneries.

1. Install A new Sound System Inside Basilica
2. Restoration Of Public Restrooms
3. A pilgrim café-restaurant with a library reading area for visitors
4. Landscaping work of a garden
5. billboard
6. Restoration Waterproofing treatment of the Basilica

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