BEIRUT: Beirut Mayor Bilal Hamad denied any intention or decision to demolish the old stairs in Mar Mikhael. The proposed destruction of a public staircase in the Ashrafieh neighborhood drew sharp criticism from the local community. The Massaad stairs, better known as the Mar Mikhael stairs, serve as a public gathering space, a performing arts […]
A meeting will be held on Friday between President Michel Suleiman and Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi in Bkirki on the sidelines of issuing the memorial book on the official visit of Pope Benedict XVI to Lebanon. According to al-Joumhouria newspaper published on Thursday the behind-closed doors meeting will address Suleiman’s recent visit to Saudi Arabia […]
The young man, who called himself Raïd, wasn’t doing well. He climbed into the backseat of the car, in pain, careful not to touch any corners. He was exhausted and dizzy. A large bandage looped around his stomach, caked with blood. Despite that, the 19-year-old Syrian wanted to tell his story. Seven months ago, […]
By Malek:
The world upside down!!! Atheists create new Churches. What is next? Including Confirmation in their "atheist" theories?
Atheists do not believe in God but yet they want to join Churches – Imitate all rituals that religious people follow –
What is very strange is that Atheist keep criticizing or trying to reject God but then follow the same rituals non-atheists perform. From confirmation to Baptism and now Church. And notice Church is on Sunday not any other day !!
Read the Below article from AP.
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It looked like a typical Sunday morning at any mega-church. Several hundred people, including families with small children, packed in for more than an hour of rousing music, an inspirational talk and some quiet reflection. The only thing missing was God.
Nearly three dozen gatherings dubbed "atheist mega-churches" by supporters and detractors have sprung up around the U.S. and Australia — with more to come — after finding success in Great Britain earlier this year. The movement fueled by social media and spearheaded by two prominent British comedians is no joke.
On Sunday, the inaugural Sunday Assembly in Los Angeles attracted several hundred people bound by their belief in non-belief. Similar gatherings in San Diego, Nashville, New York and other U.S. cities have drawn hundreds of atheists seeking the camaraderie of a congregation without religion or ritual.
St Therese Church in Qolayaat Between the 19th and 20th century, Cheikh Boutros Youhana el Khazen, from the house of Cheikh Abi Nassif Nawfal el Khazen from Qolayaat, built a church in his town to honor St. Therese and build a family cemetery. When his grandchild Cheikh Hanna Rayij el Khazen died in 1964 he […]
BEIRUT: Lebanese director Charbel Khalil told The Daily Star Sunday that he would not apologize for impersonating Hezbollah Secretary-General Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah and Prophet Jonah in an episode of his comedy show. “I will not apologize,” Khalil said. “We are continuing with our work, and this issue is behind us now.” After tuning in to […]
President Michel Suleiman kicked off on Monday his one-day official visit to Saudi Arabia. He started his visit by holding talks with Crown Prince Salman bin Abdul Aziz, which was followed by a meeting with King Abdullah. The talks with the Saudi monarch in Riyadh were reportedly attended by former Prime Minister Saad Hariri. Sources […]
Daily-Star Lebanon, BEIRUT: Lebanon’s 2013 Beirut marathon kicked off Sunday morning under the slogan "Run for Lebanon," with a significant turnout amid tight security measures. More than 36,000 participants representing 104 countries took part in the 42.192-kilometere route. The marathon started at 6:30 a.m. at BIEL and the closing ceremony will take place at Martyrs’ Square in Downtown Beirut.
29 bullets. Hassan Ezzedine, a volunteer driver for the Islamic Medical Association, counted every bullet hole after being released from captivity and returning to the wreck of his former ambulance. First, they aimed at the tires. Then they shot directly at the car. The paramedic got hit by two bullets in the hip. The patient, […]
BEIRUT: Lebanon’s 2013 Beirut marathon kicked off Sunday morning under the slogan "Run for Lebanon," with a significant turnout amid tight security measures. More than 36,000 participants representing 104 countries took part in the 42.192-kilometere route. The marathon started at 6:30 a.m. at BIEL and the closing ceremony will take place at Martyrs’ Square in […]
Population Movements to Keserwan - The Khazens and The Maans
ما جاء عن الثورة في المقاطعة الكسروانية
ثورة أهالي كسروان على المشايخ الخوازنة وأسبابها
Origins of the "Prince of Maronite" Title
Growing diversity: the Khazin sheiks and the clergy in the first decades of the 18th century
Historical Members:
Barbar Beik El Khazen [English]
Patriach Toubia Kaiss El Khazen(Biography & Life Part1 Part2) (Arabic)
Patriach Youssef Dargham El Khazen (Cont'd)
Cheikh Bishara Jafal El Khazen
Patriarch Youssef Raji El Khazen
The Martyrs Cheikh Philippe & Cheikh Farid El Khazen
Cheikh Nawfal El Khazen (Consul De France)
Cheikh Hossun El Khazen (Consul De France)
Cheikh Abou-Nawfal El Khazen (Consul De France)
Cheikh Francis Abee Nader & his son Yousef
Cheikh Abou-Kanso El Khazen (Consul De France)
Cheikh Abou Nader El Khazen
Cheikh Chafic El Khazen
Cheikh Keserwan El Khazen
Cheikh Serhal El Khazen [English]
Cheikh Rafiq El Khazen [English]
Cheikh Hanna El Khazen
Cheikha Arzi El Khazen
Marie El Khazen