The center is open all year round. The months of March, April, May, September, October offer ideal weather conditions. Summers can be hot in our neck of the woods. Arrangements can be made to organize leisure and sports activities. Masses are held every day and we can accompany your spiritual retreat if you wish. All is done here in the spirit of sharing and remains as flexible as possible. The center is directed by Father Hanna Skandar. We are confident you will find here, a unique, nourrishing and memorable spiritual journey. Do not hesitate to contact Father Hanna Skandar for special requests or for more information.

Sharbelogy 7, the book written by Father Hanna Skandar. This is the first book written about the Lebanese saint: Charbel Makhlouf. It describes Saint Charbel relationship with God and his brothers, the maronite monks. Relive his ascetic life and the mortifications he has experienced …

The original book was written in arabic. It is now available to download in other languages. An english version is going to be published later this year.

Based on the historical episodes recorded on Saint Charbel’s life and missions both on Earth and in Heaven, Father Hanna Skandar wrote what has become the most comprehensive single documented reference on Saint Charbel in his book Charbeliat 7.
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• The Monastery of our Lady of the Fort
• Nearby the village of Menjez in Lebanon
• Some video footage of its beautiful surroundings
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