Saint Charbel

Charbel Makhlouf, O.L.M., also known as Saint Charbel Makhlouf or Sharbel Maklouf, was a Maronite monk and priest from Lebanon. 

 

During his life he obtained a wide reputation for holiness and he has been canonized by the Catholic Church. He is known among Lebanese Christians as the "Miracle Monk of Lebanon."

• Born: July 15, 1828, Bqaa Kafra, Lebanon
• Died: December 24, 1898, Monastery Saint Maroun Annaya (Tomb Saint Charbel)
• Feast: 3rd Sunday in July (Maronite Calendar); July 24 (Roman Calendar)
• Patronage: Lebanon
• Canonized: 9 October 1977, Saint Peter's Basilica, Vatican City by Pope Paul VI