Kahale

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Geography

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History

In 1838, Eli Smith noted the place, called el-Kahhaleh, located in El-Ghurb el-Fokany; Upper el-Ghurb.[2]

Religion

Kahale has a predominantly Maronite Catholic population.

The village has three churches:

  • Mar Elias (مار الياس )
  • Our Lady (السيدة)
  • Mar Antonios (مار انطونيوس)

This in addition to Don Bosco monastery and school, and Saint Charbel Home for the elderly which is now closed.

References

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  2. Robinson and Smith, 1841, vol 3, 2nd appendix, p. 191

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Bibliography

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  • Abi Khalil, Charbel. (1997). History of the Kahale. Beirut: The Arabic Press.
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External links

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