What kind of Orthodox are the Lebanese Christians ?
Eastern Orthodox like the Greeks or Oriental like the Egyptians? Just curious. And if you can also tell me how is Christmas generally celbrated there, any traditions? Thanks.
Ummm, they are Maronite French so Eastern Catholic. The Maronite Church claims never to have been separated from Rome, and has no counterpart Orthodox Church out of communion with the Pope but does have more resemblances to Oriental churches.
I'm not Lebanese but dated a girl who was briefly and I studied the Middle East in college but not too familar with Christmas traditions there. Sorry.
ps: that's a nice litte avatar you got there.
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blntennis on 29 Dec 2008 at 6:50 am #
Ummm, they are Maronite French so Eastern Catholic. The Maronite Church claims never to have been separated from Rome, and has no counterpart Orthodox Church out of communion with the Pope but does have more resemblances to Oriental churches.
I'm not Lebanese but dated a girl who was briefly and I studied the Middle East in college but not too familar with Christmas traditions there. Sorry.
ps: that's a nice litte avatar you got there.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maronites
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Catholic_Churches
jmh :) on 29 Dec 2008 at 7:40 am #
The main type of christian in Lebanon is Roman Catholic, but there is also a large Greek Orthodox community.
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Laelia A on 29 Dec 2008 at 8:24 am #
I know some are Greek Orthodox.
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My ex = Greek Orthodox Lebanese.
Hot Coco Puff אל שדי on 29 Dec 2008 at 9:01 am #
If they're Orthodox, the can be Greek or Armenian Orthodox. There are other Christians that are Maronite, some are Roman Catholic, some are Greek Catholic, some are Melkite Catholic. Talk about a melting pot!
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upyr1 on 29 Dec 2008 at 9:51 am #
Short answer about the Lebonese Christians- Yes.
the majority of them are Marionite Catholics then there are quite a few who are Eastern and Oriental Orthodox.
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hasafer on 29 Dec 2008 at 10:11 am #
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Dawn on 29 Dec 2008 at 10:31 am #
In Lebanon, most christians are maronites which is quite similar to the roman catholics. However, there is quite a number of christians who are greek orthodox.
Christmas is definitely celebrated in Lebanon. This is quite obvious through the holiday festivities, advertisements, street decorations, mall decorations, kids activities, etc…
Like all countries around the world that celebrate Christmas, the family gathers around a feast on the 24th of december where everybody exchanges gifts and celebrate the birth of Jesus. The celebration continues on the 25th for lunch as well.
So basically Christmas is celebrated like everywhere else.
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