Dimane
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Dimane is a mountainous village in the Bsharri District, in the North Governorate
of Lebanon. It sits at approximately 1400m above sea level, overlooking the Kadisha Valley
.
The inhabitants of Dimane are Lebanese and followers of the Maronite Catholic Church. The village is well known for serving as the summer residence of the Maronite Patriarch, currently Mar Béchara Pierre Raï
. The foundation stone for the Patriarchal residence was laid on 28 September 1899.
Dimane is also known for the "Garden of the Patriarchs", located in the west end of the village, and for the ancient footpath which starts behind the village's parish church, St. Joseph, and leads towards the bottom of the Kadisha Valley
.
North Governorate
North Governorate is one of the governorates of Lebanon. Its capital is Tripoli.-Districts:The North Governorate is divided into districts, or aqdya...
of Lebanon. It sits at approximately 1400m above sea level, overlooking the Kadisha Valley
Kadisha Valley
The Kadisha Valley is a valley that lies within the Becharre and Zgharta Districts of the North Governorate of Lebanon. The valley is a deep gorge carved by the Kadisha River, also known as the Nahr Abu Ali when it reaches Tripoli...
.
The inhabitants of Dimane are Lebanese and followers of the Maronite Catholic Church. The village is well known for serving as the summer residence of the Maronite Patriarch, currently Mar Béchara Pierre Raï
Bechara Boutros al-Rahi
Patriarch Mar Bechara Boutros al-Rahi is the 77th Maronite Patriarch of Antioch, a position he has held since 15 March 2011, succeeding Patriarch Cardinal Mar Nasrallah Boutros Sfeir.-Early life:...
. The foundation stone for the Patriarchal residence was laid on 28 September 1899.
Dimane is also known for the "Garden of the Patriarchs", located in the west end of the village, and for the ancient footpath which starts behind the village's parish church, St. Joseph, and leads towards the bottom of the Kadisha Valley
Kadisha Valley
The Kadisha Valley is a valley that lies within the Becharre and Zgharta Districts of the North Governorate of Lebanon. The valley is a deep gorge carved by the Kadisha River, also known as the Nahr Abu Ali when it reaches Tripoli...
.