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Shepherd completes Holy Mount Athos pilgrimage
The Maronite Patriarch Cardinal Mar Beshara Boutrous Al-Rai visited the Holy Mount Athos in Greece, where he met with the head of the mountain, the monasteries, and the monks. He reviewed with the members of the monastic community the history and significance of Mount Athos. He emphasized the importance of ecumenical cooperation among the churches to address contemporary challenges, particularly those threatening youth and families. Al-Rai praised the cultural and religious heritage of the mountain and stressed the need to strengthen collaboration with its monasteries and their leaders. He also highlighted the importance of maintaining ongoing communication with Lebanon, which suffers from neglect and emigration despite its rich heritage. His visit reflects the importance of spiritual and historical unity among the churches and touched upon the historical traditions of monastery construction and the role of Mount Athos in the Christian world.
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