The Notre-Dame des Secours Church in Baalbeck, with the kiosk visible at its entrance to the left in the photo. (Credit: Sent to L'Orient-Le Jour by a resident)
In the land near the temples of Baalbeck stands a church attached to the Notre-Dame des Secours Convent, belonging to the Maronite order. Since 2022, this old place of worship has been at the center of a dispute over a kiosk installed at its main entrance, a case that continues to cause turmoil."This kiosk was erected at this location by an individual who purchased this 60-square-meter plot from a Christian resident of the town," Father Charbel Trad, leader of the convent, explained to L’Orient-Le Jour. According to the clergyman, this man uses his kiosk to sell gadgets to the faithful visiting the church, forcing them to pass by his kiosk to reach the sanctuary, as it blocks the main entrance. Read more Students sexually harassed in Metn theme park; minor suspect arrested 'Owner should have respected site's...
In the land near the temples of Baalbeck stands a church attached to the Notre-Dame des Secours Convent, belonging to the Maronite order. Since 2022, this old place of worship has been at the center of a dispute over a kiosk installed at its main entrance, a case that continues to cause turmoil."This kiosk was erected at this location by an individual who purchased this 60-square-meter plot from a Christian resident of the town," Father Charbel Trad, leader of the convent, explained to L’Orient-Le Jour. According to the clergyman, this man uses his kiosk to sell gadgets to the faithful visiting the church, forcing them to pass by his kiosk to reach the sanctuary, as it blocks the main entrance. Read more Students sexually harassed in Metn theme park; minor suspect arrested 'Owner should have respected site's...