Kaftoun
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Etymology
The name "Kaftoun" in the ancient Aramaic language means "dug from" or "sculpted from" a cliff and also (Kftuna) could means "the domed". Both roots of the word lead us to believe that the village of Kaftoun was named after the domed Theotokos Monastery[2] which is carved in the red rock cliffs by the banks of the Jaouz River.
Demographics
In 2014, Christians made up 98.92% of registered voters in Kaftoun. 90.28% of the voters were Greek Orthodox.[3]
Churches
Kaftoun has three historic churches:[4] Saint Phocas Church (Mar Foka's[5]), the Church of Saint Sergius and Bacchus (Mar Sarkis[6]) 6th century, and the most famed Theotokos Monastery,[7] which houses a two-sided Byzantine icon[8] from the 11th century.
References
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- ↑ Photo Gallery Template:Webarchive. Kaftoun. Retrieved on October 12, 2011.
- ↑ https://lub-anan.com/المحافظات/الشمال/الكورة/كفتون/المذاهب/
- ↑ Kaftoun Churchs Template:Webarchive. Kaftoun.com (6 November 2004). Retrieved on October 12, 2011.
- ↑ Photo Gallery Template:Webarchive. Kaftoun. Retrieved on October 12, 2011.
- ↑ Photo Gallery Template:Webarchive. Kaftoun. Retrieved on October 12, 2011.
- ↑ The Kaftoun Theotokos Monastery - a jewel of spirituality! Template:Webarchive. Kaftoun.com (30 March 2005). Retrieved on October 12, 2011.
- ↑ Kaftoun's Theotokos Template:Webarchive. Ortmtlb.org.lb. Retrieved on October 12, 2011.
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