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The Saint Therese of the Child Jesus parish in Beit Mery-Al Mansourieh, Lebanon, observes the feast of its patroness on October 1. Located in the Maronite Archdiocese of Beirut, the parish was established in 1963 and was the first Maronite parish to bear the name of the saint.
The current church building was inaugurated in 2000 during a visit of the saint's relics, with Bishop Paul Matar presiding over the celebratory Mass. The parish serves approximately 7,000 families and includes a chapel dedicated to Saint Louis and Saint Zelie Martin, the parents of Saint Therese. Father Dany Ephram, a parish servant, noted that the chapel's altar serves as a baptismal font, connecting the saint's family history with the baptism of local families.
The parish holds a spiritual journey from September 21 to October 1, featuring prayers and activities for parishioners, particularly youth. The church also houses relics of Saint Therese's hair and those of her parents.
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