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Youssef Kassab Al-Hardini was born in 1808 in Hardin, Lebanon. As a child, he was strongly influenced by the monastic tradition of the Maronite Church. Four of his brothers became priests or monks, and Youssef himself entered the Lebanese Maronite Order in 1828. The young man began religious life at the monastery of St Anthony in [...]
O Heavenly Father, the source of all holiness, You are glorified in your saints. You have bestowed grace upon Mar Nimatullah, so He forsake the world to live for You and with You in the solitude of the monastery. O Lord Jesus, the Holy One of all saints, You have called Mar Nimatullah [...] On September 26, 1987 Andre accompanied family and friends to the monastery of Kfifane where he prayed fervently at the grave of Fr. Hardini. The people around him heard him say “I beg you, Fr. Al-Hardini, give me a drop of blood for I am so tired to the point where I can’t even beg [...] Another miracle occurred to a Melkite Catholic man, Mickael Kfoury from the town Watta El- Mrouge. An incurable illness was attacking both of his legs, which rendered them dry, devoid of flesh, and twisted to the point of crippling him. His doctors had abandoned all hope of a cure. Having heard of the miracles that [...] After his death, God granted many healings and miracles through the intercession of the “Saint of Kfifan.” One such healing was granted to an Orthodox blind man, Moussa Saliba, from the town of Btegrin (El- Maten). Moussa Saliba visited Nimatullah’s tomb, praying and asking for his blessing. A deep sleep overcame Moussa Saliba, and then [...] Father Nimatullah wanted to celebrate his daily mass but his usual altar-boy did not arrive to church on time. Father Nimatullah then went to the boy’s room and asked him to get up and serve mass. The altar boy was not able to because he had a high fever. Father Nimatullah then requested the boy [...] Père Céleste, source de toute sainteté et glorifié dans ses saints, Toi qui as accordé ta grâce à ton élu Nimatullah pour se détacher du monde et vivre pour Toi et avec Toi dans le recueillement du monastère ; Seigneur Jésus, saint des saints, Toi qui as appelé ton élu Nimatullah et l’as comblé de Tes [...] |
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