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Saint Charbel. The hermit of Annaya.

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An artistic rendition of Saint Charbel in a black hooded habit, eyes lowered, reflecting what the creator of this website reports seeing on December 22
The creator of this website reports seeing Saint Charbel on December 22. This artistic rendition reflects his personal account, not independent verification or a photograph.

Saint Charbel (1828-1898) was a Maronite monk and hermit of Annaya, Lebanon, canonized in 1977. Walk through his life in the mountains of Lebanon, discover the stories of faith linked to his intercession, and enter a quieter rhythm of prayer inspired by the hermit of Annaya.

1828Born in Bkaakafra
1898Entered eternal life
1977Canonized a saint

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Aerial view of Saint Charbel's church and the monastery of Saint Maron at Annaya, lit up at duskSaint Charbel's church and the monastery of Saint Maron at Annaya, lit up at dusk.Charbel Premieres in BeirutThe NMPRO and MTV feature has premiered at Beirut Media Zone. Cinema dates differ: VOX lists October 21 sessions, Cinemacity lists October 22; check individual cinemas for sessions.Special premiereOctober 9, 2026 · Beirut Media ZoneLebanese cinema rolloutPlanned from October 21-22, 2026Read the premiere and release update →
Gemelli Hospital in Rome seen from its forecourtOctober 23, 2026Pope Leo XIV cancels Assisi peace-meeting visit on doctors' advicePope Leo XIV will not take part in the "Unarmed and Disarming Peace" meeting in Assisi on October 27, the Holy See Press Office announced on Friday. His doctors, Dr Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora, advised against the planned helicopter journey so soon after his October 13 thoracic surgery, and a scheduled follow-up chest X-ray confirmed that his postoperative recovery is progressing very well. The Pope will send a message expressing his closeness to the organizers, religious leaders and guests taking part. The St. Egidio Community meeting (October 25-27) marks the 40th anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Peace convened by Saint John Paul II in Assisi in 1986. Context photo: Gemelli Hospital, Rome. Photo: Blackcat, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 IT; resized to WebP.The modern basilica of Our Lady of Lebanon at Harissa, seen from the forecourtOctober 25, 2026Al-Rahi celebrates Massabki centenary in Al-AqouraMaronite Patriarch Bechara al-Rahi celebrated the Divine Liturgy in Al-Aqoura on Sunday for the first centenary of the Massabki brothers' beatification; martyred in Damascus in 1860, the brothers were canonized in 2024 as the first Maronite laymen to be canonized. Context photo: the basilica of Our Lady of Lebanon, Harissa - not the Al-Aqoura celebration. Photo: Choinowski, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0.The stone Lourdes grotto at the National Shrine in Emmitsburg with visitors and statuesSeptember 30, 2026Emmitsburg celebrates nine years of Saint Sharbel's shrineNational Shrine Grotto, Emmitsburg, 2015. Venue context, not the 2026 celebration. Photo: Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0; resized to WebP.Saint Charbel Makhlouf, the traditional hooded portraitSeptember 10, 2026The doctor who investigated a St. Charbel healing speaksTraditional portrait of Saint Charbel; not a photograph of Dr. Borik.The church entrance of the monastery of Saint Maron at Annaya at duskAugust 23, 2026An American priest walks the St. Charbel TrailContext photo: the monastery church entrance in Annaya at dusk, not the trail itself.
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  • Pope Leo XIV cancels Assisi peace-meeting visit on doctors' advice Photo: Pope Leo XIV will not take part in the "Unarmed and Disarming Peace" meeting in Assisi on October 27, the Holy See Press Office announced on Friday. His doctors, Dr Luigi Carbone and Professor Stefano Margaritora, advised against the planned helicopter journey so soon after his October 13 thoracic surgery, and a scheduled follow-up chest X-ray confirmed that his postoperative recovery is progressing very well. The Pope will send a message expressing his closeness to the organizers, religious leaders and guests taking part. The St. Egidio Community meeting (October 25-27) marks the 40th anniversary of the World Day of Prayer for Peace convened by Saint John Paul II in Assisi in 1986. Context photo: Gemelli Hospital, Rome. Photo: Blackcat, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 IT; resized to WebP. via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0 IT. The WebP derivative is shared under the same license.
  • Al-Rahi celebrates Massabki centenary in Al-Aqoura Photo: Maronite Patriarch Bechara al-Rahi celebrated the Divine Liturgy in Al-Aqoura on Sunday for the first centenary of the Massabki brothers' beatification; martyred in Damascus in 1860, the brothers were canonized in 2024 as the first Maronite laymen to be canonized. Context photo: the basilica of Our Lady of Lebanon, Harissa - not the Al-Aqoura celebration. Photo: Choinowski, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0. via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0. The WebP derivative is shared under the same license.
  • Emmitsburg celebrates nine years of Saint Sharbel's shrine Photo: National Shrine Grotto, Emmitsburg, 2015. Venue context, not the 2026 celebration. Photo: Bohemian Baltimore, CC BY-SA 4.0; resized to WebP. via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0. The WebP derivative is shared under the same license.
  • The doctor who investigated a St. Charbel healing speaks Photo: Traditional portrait of Saint Charbel; not a photograph of Dr. Borik. via Wikimedia Commons
AI transformation, not a photograph: Saint Charbel in a black cap and heavy black robe, eyes lowered, dark beard with a grey center streak, against a plain stone-colored wallGalleryAn imagined portrait of Saint Charbel. An artistic rendition made with AI, not a photograph and not a historical record.Open the gallery
EVERY MONTH21 / 22ONE COMMUNITY IN PRAYER

Our monthly invitation

Your intentions.
Our united prayer.

Come closer to Christ through Saint Sharbel’s intercession. Bring what is on your heart, and carry the intentions of others in prayer.

Join us on the 21st & 22nd of every month.

Pray the Rosary A daily rhythm. A deeper faith.
Enter this month’s prayer

Make room for grace

  1. Prepare your heart

    In the days leading up to the 22nd, make extra time for prayer. Pray the Rosary daily—a powerful spiritual weapon that draws us toward Christ. Begin with an Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be, or follow the Saint Charbel novena.

  2. Offer your intention

    Pause and name your intention silently before God. Then pray for everyone joining this devotion, including those whose needs are known only to Him. Your intention stays between you and God.

  3. Remain close. Return with thanks.

    Be attentive to God’s grace in daily life, with patience and discernment. Trust His timing. When you receive a blessing or believe you have received a miracle, thank God and Saint Sharbel for his intercession. Let gratitude lead you to Mass, faithful prayer, and acts of love.

Pause. Breathe. Pray.

A prayer of intercession

Lord Jesus Christ, I come before You with faith and hope. Through the intercession of Saint Sharbel, receive the intention I hold in my heart.

Take a quiet moment for your intention.

I also place before You the intentions of everyone praying with us. Comfort the suffering, strengthen the weary, bring peace to families, and draw us all closer to You.

Saint Sharbel, pray for us. Teach us to trust in God’s will and timing, to recognize His grace, and to live with grateful hearts. May every blessing lead us to love Christ more deeply and serve our neighbor more generously. Amen.

A devotional prayer written for this community.

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Why the 22nd? This monthly devotion recalls Nouhad El Shami's reported healing, attributed in her private account to Saint Sharbel's intercession. This account is not a Church declaration. We gather in hope, entrusting every outcome to God; miracles are not limited to a date. Read about the tradition

The traditional hooded portrait of Saint Charbel Makhlouf, the image most medals carryDevotion

The Saint Charbel medal

What the medal depicts, what the Church means when she calls it a sacramental, and how to have one blessed.Read the medal guide
The church of the monastery of Saint Maron at Annaya in the snowTravel

Walk the places of Saint Charbel

Take the online tour of Annaya, the mountain monastery where he lived as a monk and hermit and where his tomb is today, about 52 km north of Beirut.Start the Annaya tour
A place for your story

Write a Letter to Saint Charbel

Tell your story in your own words. Continue to add your name and details before you send it. Letters stay private until a person reviews them for publication.

"And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb, and by the word of the testimony…"

Revelation 12:11 (Douay-Rheims), first part of the verse

Scripture puts testimony in the same sentence as the blood of the Lamb. That is how much a testimony matters, and why every Letter is read with care.

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Made For Your Home

Two ways in, whether you are gathering children or keeping a daily rosary.

Illustration from the children's storybook: a child praying outside a mountain chapel at sunrise
For Children & Families

Listen to Saint Charbel's story for children

A 27-page illustrated storybook for ages 5-12, with read-aloud narration on every page - a gentle first doorway into the hermit of Annaya's life of prayer.

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What You Can Explore

Built as a complete resource with depth, beauty, and clear sourcing.

Complete Biography

From his early years in the mountains of Lebanon to his monastic calling, priesthood, eremitical life, and eventual canonization.

Miracles & Discernment

Distinguishes between Church-recognized miracles in the canonization process and broader reported healings. Includes current counts and a realistic interpretation of what is formally verified.

Recent Miracle Reports

Tracks recent public reports and shrine updates while clearly labeling what has official Vatican confirmation and what remains devotional testimony.

Become Like Saint Charbel

A practical life-rule page with prayer rhythm, silence habits, fasting framework, and concrete daily/weekly practices.

Visual Rosary Guide

A complete step-by-step Rosary walkthrough with meditative visualization for each Hail Mary so prayer becomes contemplative, focused, and transformative.

Saint Charbel Prayers in Your Language

The prayer collection is also available in seven other languages.

Follow Along

Short reels, saint stories and the daily rosary, shared where you already are.