Emmitsburg, Maryland | 2nd Anniversary of the Dedication of the Shrine of St. Sharbel

On 19 October 2019, the Shrine of St. Sharbel, located at the National Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in Emmitsburg, Maryland, celebrated its second anniversary. 

The Divine Liturgy was celebrated by Monsignor George Sebaali, Pastor of Our Lady of Lebanon Church, assisted by Monsignor Peter Azar, Rector of Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Seminary. After the Divine Liturgy, the priests lead a procession with the icon of Saint Sharbel while the faithful followed, singing hymns. At the shrine, they gathered for the final blessing with the icon and the veneration of Saint Sharbel’s relics placed in a glass reliquary next to the statue. Sweets and Saint Sharbel prayer cards were offered to all the participants following the celebration.