Celebration of the Birthday of Saint Sharbel, May 11th, 2024

​The Family of Saint Sharbel celebrated the birthday of Saint Sharbel on Saturday, May 11th, 2024, at the Shrine of Saint Sharbel, at the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes, in Emmitsburg, MD.

The day started with Adoration and Confessions, then at 12 PM, Fr. Theodore Trinko celebrated the Holy Mass in St. Mary's Chapel.

​After the Holy Mass, Fr. Ted led a procession with Saint Sharbel’s Relic while the faithful followed singing Maronite hymns. At the shrine, they gathered for the final blessing with the relic and individual blessing with the Holy oil of Saint Sharbel.

​The ceremonies ended with the recitation of the Holy Rosary.
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The day was concluded with the distribution of desserts and holy cards of St. Sharbel.

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