Catholic Saint

St. Sharbel Makhlouf

Feast of the finding of St. Charbel's incorrupt body, celebrated in some Maronite traditions.

Feast Day: December 24

Biography

This feast commemorates the discovery of St. Charbel's incorrupt body when his tomb was opened and a mysterious light was seen above it. His body had been buried for months but showed no signs of decomposition, leading to increased veneration and eventually his beatification and canonization.

Prayer to St. Sharbel Makhlouf

The silence of God is the loudest sound.

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