At Tomb Of Lebanon's Miracle Saint, Faithful Await The Pope

Saint Charbel's tomb in Annaya attracts millions, including Muslims and non-religious visitors. The tomb will also be graced by Pope Leo XIV.

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00:01Nestled in the mountains of northern Lebanon lies the Saint Marin Monastery in An-Naya.

00:08Here rests Saint Sharabil, a Lebanese monk known for his miracles and devotion.

00:16Millions of pilgrims visit his tomb every year, Christians, Muslims and people of all faiths.

00:23We live in Mar-Sharbil, and we have a big faith in him.

00:29I was five years old and I got to die and I did not have to live here.

00:35I left him to live here.

00:37I was five years old and I left my death.

00:42We are here in the Middle East.

00:45We are very tired.

00:48From the same time, my name is 10 years old.

00:51There is a lot of pain and a lot of pain.

00:56We have all the problems here.

00:58We are the people here.

00:59We are the people here.

01:00We are the people here.

01:02Among them is Sharabil Matar, who says the Saint saved his life as a child.

01:09Soon, Pope Leo XIV will visit the monastery, his first trip abroad as Pope.

01:15His visit brings hope and optimism to a country facing war, economic hardship and tragedy.