Why pilgrims come
Enter a place shaped by prayer, community, and pilgrimage
An ancient Maronite monastery in the Holy Valley and former seat of Maronite patriarchs.
Catholic contextMonasteryKadisha Valley, Lebanon
Research trail1 catalog sourceVerification date not listed
Pilgrim planningConfirm before travelingWorship times and access can change
TraditionMaronite Catholic
Visits only
Historic monastic pilgrimage site; no verified public stay listed.
How to read this page
Sources, tradition, and what is verified
Source trail1 cited catalog source
No verification date is listed, so current visitor details should be confirmed directly.
Editorial standard
This page records the site’s tradition as “Maronite Catholic.” That wording describes the nature of the claim and keeps devotional tradition distinct from independently verified history.