Saint Maron Monastery
Saint Maron Monastery - Annaya
Liturgical Celebrations
Confessions are available
Saint Maron Church
On Weekdays & Saturday
- 7 am: Lauds and Mass
- 10-11: Mass
- 12 pm: Rosary & Midday Prayer
- 5 pm: Mass
- 6 pm: Rosary, Vespers & Mass
Saint Charbel Church
On Sundays and 22 of each month
Morning:
- Mass at 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Afternoon:
- Mass at 4, 5, 6 pm (Winter)
- Mass at 5, 6, 7 pm (Summer)
On Fridays
- Mass at 8 pm
Hermitage
Mass everyday at 10 am
Brother Estephan - Lehfed
Every Thursday
- Mass at 4 pm (Winter)
- Mass at 6 pm (Summer)
SAINT CHARBEL
A Saint from Lebanon
From Annaya, emerged a silent monk who came to speak to the whole world, gathering around his tomb believers from all confessions and religions, bringing to them a message of hope, healing, and reconciliation with God.
Monastery of Saint Maron - Annaya
EUCHARISTIC PROCESSIONS
Yesterday
Today
Visit of Pope Leo XIV
SANCTUARY OF
SAINT CHARBEL - ANNAYA
On December 1, 2025, His Holiness Pope Leo XIV knelt in reverence at the tomb of Saint Charbel at the Monastery of Saint Maron - Annaya. During his visit, the Pope prayed and reflected on the life of the hermit monk Charbel, highlighting four essential pillars that shaped his spirituality: prayer, silence, humility, and poverty.
The Practical Places
FOR SERVING VISITORS
Oasis
Inn & Snack
On the northern side of the monastery square is an inn for those who wish to spend a few days to meditate and pray near Saint Charbel's tomb.
Mountazah
Restaurant & Playground
In the vicinity of the monastery is located the "Mountazah of Saint Charbel", a restaurant which offers a rich selection of traditional dishes in a warm and special atmosphere.
Mouneh
Products & Wine
The monastery produces Annaya wine, jams, grains of all types and fruits and vegetables from the monastery land. All this can be obtained from the monastery's Mouneh shop.
The Monastery's Bakery
The Monastery’s Bakery offers products prepared according to authentic traditional recipes. From pastries to daily bread and sweets, each item is made with carefully selected ingredients and a spirit of dedication and attention to detail.
Soap Village
Within the peaceful grounds of the Monastery is located the Soap Village, a place where handcrafted soaps & candles are carefully made using natural ingredients. Visitors are invited to discover these artisanal products, prepared with care.
Souvenir Shop
The Monastery’s Souvenir Shop offers a meaningful selection of religious items and sacred icons, chosen to reflect the spiritual heritage of the Monastery. Visitors are invited to take home a tangible memory that carries the spirit and blessing of Annaya.
Letters from countries
Since the death of Saint Charbel, countless miracles and marvels were performed through his intercession. As soon as the news of the miracles spread, letters from Lebanon first and from the neighbor countries later, were sent to the monastery. Progressively, we started to receive letters from the whole world.
Australia
Benin
Belarus
Germany
Beatification & Canonization of Saint Charbel
In the year 1954, Pope Bios XII signed a decree accepting the plea to canonize the Hermit Charbel MAKHLOUF. On December 5, 1965, Pope Paul VI headed the beatification ceremony of father Charbel at the conclusion of the Second Vatican Synod.
In the year 1975, Pope Paul VI decided to accept the miracle to declare the beatified Charbel as a Saint, and that was fulfilled in an international ceremony on Oct. 9, 1977.
LET'S PRAY
O Saint Charbel, pray for us.
"I tell you solemnly once again, if two of you on earth agree to ask anything at all, it will be granted to you by my Father in heaven. For where two or three meet in my name, I shall be there with them." (Matthew 18:19-20)