⛪ Our Lady of Lebanon (Harissa)
Lebanon
About This Sacred Site
Our Lady of Lebanon at Harissa is one of the most important Christian pilgrimage sites in the Middle East. The shrine features a 15-ton white bronze statue of the Virgin Mary, arms outstretched, perched on a hilltop overlooking the Bay of Jounieh. Built in 1908, the statue is 8.5 meters tall and stands atop a chapel. A modern basilica was added in 1970, and both Maronite and Greek Melkite Catholic churches serve the site. Pilgrims of multiple faiths visit, making it a symbol of Lebanese coexistence.
Key Facts
- •The bronze statue weighs 15 tons and stands 8.5 meters tall
- •Erected in 1908 to mark the 50th anniversary of a Marian apparition at Lourdes
- •A teleferique (cable car) connects it to Jounieh below
- •Visited by Christians and Muslims alike
- •The modern basilica was added in 1970
Location
Coordinates: 33.9853, 35.6425
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