Al-Rahi Urges Christians to Hold onto their Land, Describes Beirut as Capital of Coexistence
Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi urged on Saturday the Christians to hold onto their land no matter how small the properties are.
“The Christians should hold onto their land in Lebanon,” al-Rahi said in his pastoral visit to Beirut.
He stressed that “Beirut is the capital of partnership and love as Lebanon plays an important role in this world that has no place for coexistence anymore.”
“We should hold onto our land and coexist with all our partners in the country,” al-Rahi stated.
He revealed that Pope Benedict XVI will urge the Christians in Lebanon to coexist and hold onto their land during his upcoming visit to Lebanon in the fall.
Al-Rahi expressed sadness over the lack of confidence between the political and popular levels, saying: “we regret when we discover the loss of trust between the people and the political level.”
On Wednesday, The Council of Maronite Bishops expressed concern over the ongoing land sales to foreigners for financial gains although they noted that the land sales witnessed drops over the past year.
Al-Rahi cautioned in December the Lebanese against selling their lands, considering it “treason.”
He established with Maronite MPs a follow-up committee in Bkirki to examine land ownership by Christians and the consequences of land sales countrywide.
Source: Naharnet
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