Explore our journey and the principles that shape our vision
Who We Are
Welcome to São Charbel Connosco, a religious association in Portugal launched on December 6, 2025. We are dedicated to serving the spiritual and communal needs of the Maronite faithful living here
Strengthening Spiritual Life
We seek to nurture the spiritual life of the Maronite faithful in Portugal through prayer, liturgical celebrations, and community initiatives rooted in the spirituality and traditions of the Maronite Church.
Preserving Maronite Heritage
We are committed to safeguarding the rich spiritual, cultural, and liturgical heritage of the Maronite tradition while maintaining a living connection with our homeland, Lebanon.
Building Community
We bring together individuals and families around the values of faith, prayer, and service, fostering solidarity, belonging, and mutual support within the Lebanese Maronite community in Portugal.
Promoting Integration and Dialogue
We seek to build bridges with Portuguese society by creating spaces for encounter, cultural exchange, and meaningful connections between the Lebanese Maronite community and the wider local community.
Inspired by Saint Charbel
Guided by the life and example of Saint Charbel, whose holiness spread from Lebanon throughout the world, we strive to share a spirit of faith, humility, and service while working toward the establishment of a Maronite parish in Portugal.
Our Vision
A committed, organized, inclusive, and active community that brings together the Maronite faithful in Portugal around prayer and service, preserves its spiritual and cultural heritage, and fosters solidarity and meaningful engagement with Portuguese society.
Our Mission
➔ The association seeks to strengthen the spiritual life of the Maronite community in Portugal through prayer, service, and cultural and social initiatives, while preserving Maronite heritage and reinforcing the community’s connection with its homeland, Lebanon.
➔ It also works to bring together individuals and families in a spirit of solidarity and belonging, build bridges with Portuguese society, and work toward the establishment of a Maronite parish serving the faithful in Portugal.