من بستان الرّهبان حدث أنه لما دخل القديسُ أنطونيوس البريةَ الداخلية، أن الشياطينَ نظرت إليه منزعجةً. فاجتمعتْ عليه وقالت له: «يا صبيَ العمرِ والعقلِ، كيف تجاسرتَ ودخلتَ بلادَنا، لأننا ما رأينا بشراً آدمياً سواك». وابتدَءوا يجاهدونه كلُّهم. فقال لهم: «يا أقوياءُ، ماذا تريدون مني أنا الضعيفُ المسكينُ. وما هو مقداري حتى تجمَّعتم كلُّكم عليَّ. أَلاَ […]
“Rocks and Sand” is a new book by Frieda Haddad Abs. Its subtitle introduces us to the atmosphere of the book:”The tune of a Song the Words of Which lay forgotten” with an added clarification: “Tracing the pathway of a soul that has shaken off the dust of war that had enshrouded it as it […]
200 grams soft butter 200 grams light sugar 4 eggs 200 grams flour 1 t.s. Baking powder 3-4 t.s. Rum 1/2 t.s. Nutmeg 1 t.s. Cinnamon 100 -200 grams raisin 100-200grams cocktail berries 50 chopped almond Soak raisin in rum for half an hour Mix well butter and sugar till soft. Add gradually the eggs. […]
On November 21, 2015, at the institute of Oriental Studies of the Saint Joseph University, Najah Atieh Hawwa, after nearly nine years of hard work, was offered the Ph.D. Degree with distinction. She defended her thesis in front of a four member committee of distinguished professors. The subject of the thesis was a notable Arab poet, al Akhtal, […]
Jocelyne Akoum was one of the 37000 runners taking part on November 8 in the 2015 Marathon in Beirut. Jocelyne ran the whole 42 km and came in on 10th place in her age category. Well done Jocelyn!
On June 28, 2015 Issam Daoud and Joyce Mashalani got married in our church. Dear Family and Friends, we thank you from the bottom of our hearts for being a part of our special day. We are truly grateful for the lasting memories you helped create. Issam & Joyce Daoud […]