Family of Saint Sharbel Delegation Visit to Poland, April–May 2025

As part of his tour of the Family of Saint Sharbel branches in Europe, the President of the Family of Saint Sharbel, Mr. Raymond Nader, visited Poland accompanied by a delegation of Family officials from April 24th to May 10th, 2025. The purpose of the visit was to strengthen the spiritual ties between the Family of Saint Sharbel in Lebanon and its branch in Poland.

The delegation met with several leaders of the Family of Saint Sharbel in Poland, during which spiritual experiences were exchanged between both parties. The delegation also provided updates on the spiritual activities and mission carried out by the Family of Saint Sharbel in Lebanon and around the world.

The delegation participated in Divine Liturgies and spiritual gatherings held in the churches and parishes listed below. During these gatherings, Mr. Nader also shared his personal spiritual testimony, recounting the impact of Saint Sharbel on his own life and his widespread influence around the world.
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In addition, Mr. Raymond Nader led a four-day spiritual retreat titled “The Qadisha Valley” during which he delivered spiritual talks about the lives of the Maronite hermits, Saint Sharbel, and how their spirituality has touched the lives of many believers worldwide.

Spiritual Visit Stops:

• Bishop Kazimierz Gurda – Siedlce
• Parish of Christ the Merciful – Biała Podlaska
• Monastery in Kodeń – provided by Father Oblate
• Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus – Nowy Sącz
• Parish of Saint John Mary Vianney – Poznań
• Church of the Visitation of the Holy Virgin Mary – Krosno (with the Franciscan Fathers)
• Parish of the Transfiguration of Our Lord – Krowica Sama
• Parish of Our Lady Queen of Peace – Tarnowskie Góry
• Parish of Blessed Karolina Kózkówna – Tychy
• Church of the Assumption of the Most Holy Virgin Mary – Bielawa Parish
• Parish of the Sacred Heart – Sosnowiec (with Bishop Artur Ważny)
• Spiritual retreat at Oblackie Centrum Młodzieży NINIWA – Kokotek