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Saint Charbel (also spelled Sharbel) was a Lebanese Maronite monk, priest, and hermit who lived from 1828 to 1898. Born Youssef Antoun Makhlouf in Bekaa Kafra, Lebanon, he joined the Lebanese Maronite Order, took the name Charbel, and later spent many years living a life of prayer, fasting, silence, and solitude as a hermit.
He is especially known for:
Deep spirituality and ascetic life focused on prayer and devotion to God.
Reports of miracles and healings associated with his intercession, particularly after his death.
Being called the "Miracle Monk of Lebanon" by many devotees.
His canonization as a saint by Pope Paul VI in 1977, after being beatified in 1965.
Today, Saint Charbel is one of the most beloved saints in the Middle East and is venerated by Christians around the world, especially those seeking prayers for healing, peace, and spiritual strength.
