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Vatican recognizes miracle attributed to Maronite Patriarch Elias Hoyek, opening way to beatification
Eastern Catholic Churches

Vatican recognizes miracle attributed to Maronite Patriarch Elias Hoyek, opening way to beatification

The Vatican has recognized by decree a miracle attributed to the intercession of Elias Hoyek, Maronite Patriarch, opening the way to his beatification. Pope Leo XIV approved the...

Maronite Church in Lebanon Beatifies 17th-Century Patriarch Estephan Douaihy
Eastern Catholic Churches

Maronite Church in Lebanon Beatifies 17th-Century Patriarch Estephan Douaihy

The Maronite Catholic Church celebrated the beatification of Patriarch Estephan Douaihy on Friday, Aug. 2, in Bkerké, Lebanon. An estimated 7,000 people gathered at an outdoor venue for...

Patriarch Elias Boutros Hoyek Beatified in Lebanon by Vatican News
Eastern Catholic Churches

Patriarch Elias Boutros Hoyek Beatified in Lebanon by Vatican News

Patriarch Elias Boutros Hoyek, a revered figure in the Maronite Church, has been beatified in Lebanon, marking a significant moment in the country’s religious and civic history. The...

Beatification of Maronite Patriarch Elia Hoyek in Dimana, Mali, Lebanon
Eastern Catholic Churches

Beatification of Maronite Patriarch Elia Hoyek in Dimana, Mali, Lebanon

The Maronite Patriarch Elia Hoyek was beatified in Dimana on July 25, 2026, marking a significant moment in the history of the Maronite Church and Lebanon. The ceremony,...

Lebanon’s Maronite Church Beatifies Patriarch Elias Peter Hoyek
Eastern Catholic Churches

Lebanon’s Maronite Church Beatifies Patriarch Elias Peter Hoyek

Lebanon’s Maronite Catholic Church celebrated the beatification of Patriarch Elias Peter Hoyek (1843-1931), a leader whose influence extended beyond religious life into the political and cultural fabric of...

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