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Maronite
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Maronite a member of a Christian sect of Syrian origin, living chiefly in Lebanon and in communion with the Roman Catholic Church. The name comes ultimately from the name of John
Maro, a 7th-century Syrian religious leader, who may have been the first Maronite patriarch.
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The Maronites, Lebanon and the state of Israel: early contacts.(Special Issue: Israel)
Magazine article from: Middle Eastern Studies; 10/1/1995; ; 700+ words
; ...leaders of the Lebanese Maronite community. According...national homeland of the Maronites, could and must co...An analysis of the Maronite aspect could explain what prompted certain Maronite circles to maintain...contacts had in the Maronites' policies and their...
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The Maronites and Syrian withdrawal: from "isolationists" to "traitors"?
Magazine article from: Middle East Policy; 9/1/2001; ; 700+ words
; ...party's mission. The Maronite backlash came in the...Charges questioning the Maronites' patriotism poignantly...communities, led by the Maronites and the Sunni Muslims...of the republic be a Maronite, the prime minister...confessional" system. Most Maronites believed in a Lebanon...
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Maronite Church affirms Arab identity, coexistence with Muslims in Lebanon
News Wire article from: AP Worldstream; 6/21/2003; ; 670 words
; ...synod since 1836 of Maronite clergy who came from...corners of the globe, the Maronite Church affirmed its...Muslims and Christians. Maronites live in the Arab world...Christians and Muslims. The Maronites' choice is coexistence...free decision. The Maronite Church has led a peaceful...
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Maronite Christians Thrive in Muslim-Dominated Lebanon
Transcript from: NPR Morning Edition; 11/7/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...the new president will be a Maronite Christian. The reason for...a look at the rise of the Maronite Christians. This Christian...Soundbite of bell ringing) The Maronite religion survived well in...of the Ottoman Empire. The Maronites maintain close ties to European...
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 "The Daily Star (Beirut, Lebanon)")
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Maronite bishops dismayed by delays in cabinet formation.
Newspaper article from: The Daily Star (Beirut, Lebanon); 8/6/2009; 700+ words
; ...council said. The Council of Maronite Bishops convenes the first...The meetings are headed by Maronite Patriarch Nasrallah Butros...in general and that of the Maronites in particular." Marada Movement...and reconciliation with the Maronite sect's spiritual guide...
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LEBANON: MARONITE PATRIARCH RETAINS SWAY OVER LOCAL POLITICS.
News Wire article from: Interpress Service; 8/7/2008; 700+ words
; ...serves as the refuge of the Maronite patriarch, towers atop the...The history of the Lebanese Maronites, a branch of the Syriac Eastern...76 patriarchs have led the Maronite Christian community over the...Antoine Saad, author of "76th Maronite Patriarch: Monseigneur Nasralllah...
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Maronites celebrate 40 years with new space.(NATION)(THE CAPITAL PULPIT)
Newspaper article from: The Washington Times; 5/15/2006; 700+ words
; ...Lady of Lebanon Maronite Church opened its...in the making. Maronites are Arabic-speaking...groups in Lebanon, Maronites are in full communion...Lady of Lebanon Maronite Seminary opened...vital role in the Maronite community, including...National Apostolate of Maronites. The 1970s ...
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 "The Economist (US)")
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Back in the game.(Maronites in Lebanon)(Brief Article)
Magazine article from: The Economist (US); 5/23/1998; 700+ words
; ...Syria to draw dissident Maronites into the political process...influence. So why has the Maronite opposition abandoned...prize? Publicly, the Maronites argue that local councils...vote. Most prominent Maronites want simply to regroup...together a slate for the Maronite stronghold of ...
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Aramaic, language of Jesus, lives on in Cyprus; A Maronite village, isolated by the island's division, struggles to carry on the tongue.(WORLD)
Newspaper article from: The Christian Science Monitor; 1/29/2004; 700+ words
; ...left as heroes protecting Maronite land. The Rev. Antony Terzi...enclaved in Kormakiti are Maronite Catholics in the south of...nearly three decades. Now Maronites can visit for longer periods...Under the plan's terms, the Maronite villages in Turkish-held...
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 "Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO)")
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Maronites celebrate home of their own.(News)
Newspaper article from: Rocky Mountain News (Denver, CO); 3/19/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...his tiny Colorado flock of Maronite Catholics. Many hailed from...generosity the tiny band of Maronites cannot forget. "We're...consecrate St. Rafka's Maronite Church at 2301 Wadsworth Blvd...dream to establish the first Maronite church in Colorado had succeeded...
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Maronites
Encyclopedia entry from: Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of World Cultures
...English RELIGION: Maronite (Uniate Catholicism...INTRODUCTION The Maronites believe that...themselves with the Maronites from 1920 to...cemented the Maronite identification...forbidden by Maronite law. 11 • CLOTHING Maronites wear Western...
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Maronite
Book article from: The Oxford Dictionary of Phrase and Fable
Maronite a member of a Christian sect of Syrian origin, living chiefly in Lebanon and in communion with the Roman Catholic Church. The name comes ultimately from the name of John Maro , a 7th-century Syrian religious leader, who may have been the first Maronite patriarch.
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Lebanon
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of the Modern Middle East and North Africa
...secretively) to Maronite Christianity, and the Maronites began moving into...The power of the Maronite Church, which was...system, Lebanese Maronites launched a strong...where members of the Maronite elite resided) and...
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Lebanese Civil War
Encyclopedia entry from: International Encyclopedia of the Social Sciences
...the president has to be a Maronite Christian, the prime minister...and moderation among mainly Maronite and Sunni elites, perpetuated...1918 – 1970), the Maronites adamantly refused to allow...civil war in 1958 when the Maronite president asked for help from...
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Musa al-Sadr
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of World Biography
...early 1974. Like the Maronite Christians, the Shi...surprising that many Maronites saw a natural ally in...the insecurity of the Maronites, and he acknowledged...was critical of the Maronites for their arrogant stance...He argued that the Maronite-dominated government...
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