Lebanese Community in Lisbon Celebrates Christmas with Maronite Bishop Maroun Nasser Al‑Gemayel

The Lebanese Maronite community in Lisbon gathered for a Christmas Mass led by Bishop Maroun Nasser Al‑Gemayel, Apostolic Visitor for Maronites in Western and Northern Europe, who traveled to Portugal to celebrate the feast with expatriate families. The Mass brought together members of the Lebanese diaspora.

Afterward, the community shared a Christmas gathering, where traditions and togetherness reinforced a sense of identity, belonging, and connection to Lebanese Christian roots. Participants described the occasion as a meaningful celebration that strengthened both their faith and their ties to the community in Portugal.