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June 26

Santiago by Ghazir Haddad (1875–1954)

Franciscan priest

Lebanese Capuchin priest, Santiago de Ghazir Haddad was called "apostle of Lebanon" for his tireless preaching and works of mercy.

Biography

He toured Lebanon and other countries in the Middle East on foot announcing the Gospel. She founded the Franciscan Sisters of the Cross and opened hospitals, schools, orphanages and homes for the elderly, the disabled, the mentally ill and the homeless. He continued to work and bless God even when illness and blindness consumed his strength.

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