The Virgin Mary in Lebanon – Volume IV – District of Al Koura

The Virgin Mary in Lebanon – Volume IV – District of Al Koura

العذراء مريم في لبنان – قضاء الكورة

by: Anwar Saber

The level nature of the land in most of Al Koura encouraged Christianity to spread there before it reached other mountainous regions in Lebanon. In fact, the landscape of Al Koura largely resembles that surrounding the coastal citeis of Lebanon where Christianity first took root. However, it was not until 380 A.D. that Christianity really took hold in Al Koura, during the days of Emperor Theodosius.

The region is characterized by its ancient Christian remains and ruins and rare are the towns or villages in Al Koura that do not have a church decorated with frescos. At present, there are 167 shrines dedicated to the Virgin Mary in Al Koura. The Mother of God is the first patron of the Orthodox, Maronite and Muslim inhabitants of the region.
 

Language(s): English – Arabic
ISBN: 9953418144
2003, Hardcover, Coffee Table Book, 389pages, 9 x 12 inches

Book Condition: New
Publisher: Notre Dame University, Lebanon