Amidst the chaos of intense airstrikes near the Israeli border, a brave religious sister remains steadfast in her mission to support the local Christian community in the monastery of St. Joseph in Ain Ebel, Lebanon.
By LiCAS News
Sister Maya El Beaino, a member of the Sisters of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, has made the courageous decision to stay in the monastery despite the constant danger surrounding them, just three miles from the Israeli border.
“There are still some 9,000 Christians here in three different villages. We are in constant danger,” Sister Maya shared in a phone call with Aid to the Church in Need (ACN).
While many have fled the area to seek safety, she emphasized that a significant number of Christians have chosen to remain, fearing the permanent loss of their homes if they leave.
Despite the challenging circumstances, some families have returned after initially fleeing due to the conflict.
The ongoing violence has also affected education, with St. Joseph’s Convent, the only Catholic school serving 32 villages in the area, being forced to suspend in-person teaching due to the airstrikes.
ACN has provided vital assistance to the community, delivering medical aid to residents and distributing food parcels to families in need, offering essential support during these difficult times.
“We pray for His love and compassion to inspire peaceful solutions among the warring parties, so that justice and reconciliation may prevail in the Holy Land and beyond,” said Regina Lynch, executive president of ACN.
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