Maronite Patriarch, Cardinal Bechara Boutros al-Rahi, presided today over the festive Mass in celebration of Saint Marina’s Day in her church in the sacred Annoubine Valley, in the presence of Caretaker Information Minister Ziad Al Makari and a number of prominent firgures from the region.

In his homily, the Patriarch commended the efforts exerted by Minister Al Makari, saying: “I salute him because he is keen on the truth and the role of the media in telling the truth, especially since we suffer today from some media outlets that prefer to transmit false news and distort the civilized and cultural image of Lebanon, showing only the destructive facets,” al-Rahi said.

He hoped that the Information Minister will succeed in rectifying matters, noting that the Church considers the media as a prophetic message to the world in helping people realize the truth.

“This is also our message, we and the sisterhoods and nuns, in helping our people know the truth, evangelical values and the teachings of the Church,” he added.

Al-Rahi prayed to Saint Marina “to grant us the virtue of patience and endurance,” recalling that the celebrated Saint accepted injustice in defense of the truth, which is absolute and immutable. “Let us learn from her to be patient towards hatred,” he said.

Source: National News Agency – Lebanon