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July 24 · Optional · White

St Sharbel Makhluf

(1828–1898) Maronite monk of Lebanon who spent twenty-three years in the hermitage of Annaya in silence, manual work, and the Liturgy. He died after a stroke at the altar, holding the Eucharist; countless cures are reported at his tomb.

When is the feast of St Sharbel Makhluf?

The feast is celebrated on July 24 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar, with white vestments.

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When is the feast of St Sharbel Makhluf?

The feast of St Sharbel Makhluf is celebrated on July 24 each year, kept as a optional in the General Roman Calendar.

Who was St Sharbel Makhluf?

(1828–1898) Maronite monk of Lebanon who spent twenty-three years in the hermitage of Annaya in silence, manual work, and the Liturgy. He died after a stroke at the altar, holding the Eucharist; countless cures are reported at his…

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