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| From the main entrance, to Saint Rafqa Chapel, all the way to the new cathedral, The Maronite Patriarch enters the new cathedral of the Patriarchate |
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| Entry with solemn maronite hymns and prayers |
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| Prayer for the blessing of the new cathedral and the altar |
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| Holy incense around the new altar |
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| Anointment of the new altar with holy oil |
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| Mar Beshara Peter Al Rahi begins the Sunday Mass. The holy altar is overlooked by a great wall painting of the Ascension |
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| General view of the beautiful cathedral, all built in natural white stones from mount Lebanon. Natural lighting adds a nice touch to the masterpiece |
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| Sunday Homily |
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| Government officials among believers attending the ceremony |
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| "The beauty of the new cathedral reflects the beauty of Christ's church," says the Maronite Patriarch |
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