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Maronism
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Maronism
an Arabic-speaking Uniat sect in Lebanon, under the authority of the papacy since the 12th century but maintaining its Syriac liturgy, married clergy, and practice of communion in both bread and wine. — Maronite, n., adj.
See also: Catholicism


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Aa "We regret that the government has not been formed after three months of efforts to form one," said the Bishops in a statement following their monthly meeting in the seat of the Maronite Church in the Kesrouan town of Bkirki.
This was the first joint service, and was led by the new leader of the Maronite Church in Cyprus, Joseph Soueif and the Archbishop Guy Raoul Noutzeim, from Lebanon.
The first stop is a visit to a local village to visit the Medieval Maronite Church and the houses made from a compact mixture of mud and straw.
 
 
 
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