Churches & Shrines

Four historic churches and shrines across old Byblos, each with its own story, Masses and tradition.

Saint John Mark at sunset

Besides the Church of Saint John Mark, the life of the parish reaches four historic churches and shrines in Byblos: by the city gate, near the main road, in the old market and in a quiet garden. Processions link them through the year.

  1. A great pointed arch in the old stone wall of Byblos, a smaller doorway beneath it and a statue of the Virgin in a niche

    Our Lady of the Gate

  2. The statue of the Virgin Mary standing high on the white pillar of the shrine, steps and flowers at its foot

    Our Lady of the Seas

  3. A bronze statue of Saint Aquilina kneeling in prayer before the domed stone shrine

    Church Of Saint Aquilina the Martyr

  4. A paved path between green railings and flower beds leading to the low stone chapel of Our Lady of Poverty

    Our Lady of Poverty