For the first time in the history of Ireland, Catholics will discover the ancient beauty of the Maronite Catholic tradition at the San Charbel 2025 conference, which will take place from July 11 to 13 in Meight.
This historical event will unite East and West in a powerful weekend of prayer, veneration of relics and spiritual renewal.
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Over three days the Maronite Liturgy, one of the oldest liturgies of the Catholic Church, in English and Aramaic, the language spoken by Christ himself.
More than 200 first class relics of saints, including relics of the manger of Jesus, the Holy Cruz, the twelve modern apostles and mystics, will be exhibited with reverence for the veneration and prayer of the public. Attendees will have moments of deep grace, healing and peace.
Organized by the San Charbel Ireland familya mission dedicated to spreading the testimony of the Lebanese hermit San Charbel Makhlouf throughout Europe, the conference aims to awaken the Christian roots of Ireland.
“Our team was inspired to organize this conference thanks to the intercession of San Charbel Maklouf,” said Riobca Cuinn, of the organization of the event.
“When people meet San Charbel, their heart changes. We have seen miracles of healing, peace and conversion throughout Europe. Now it is up to Ireland to receive their blessing,” he added.
Throughout Europe, the San Charbel family of Ireland has witnessed thousands of prayers answered during its trips with a first class relic in San Charbel. Cuinn explained that most people have never heard of the Maronita or San Charbel church, but once they do, they are captivated by their beauty.
This conference is a return home for Ireland. The saints come to meet us to remind us that the sky is closer than we believe.
Every day, attendees will meet the old Maronite Liturgy Divine. Rich in silence, mysticism and song, this liturgy dives the faithful in the deep mystery of the sacrifice and the resurrection of Christ.
The conference will also include talks about Maronite spirituality, devotion to the personal relics and testimonies of miracles. Among the speakers are Raymond Nader (San Charbel family, Lebanon), Patrick Kenny (Father Willie Doyle Association, Ireland), Anthony Di Mauro (Reliquia Project, USA UU.), Louise Schwartz (Pilgrimage to San Charbel, Lebanon) and Sèamus Christopher (San Charbel family (San Charbel family).
Tickets for the full three -day event are already available.
Each ticket gives full access to the three -day experience, including liturgies, veneration of relics, speaker sessions, Eucharistic worship, confession and an area of Catholic vendors. There will also be evening rosaries and time for reflection.
There are open volunteer opportunities for those who wish to help make this weekend of grace possible.
After the conference, the San Charbel relic will continue its tour of Europe. Visit the San Charbel family website in Ireland to learn about the next locations. Conference 2025 – The family of San Charbel Ireland
The general entrance has a cost of 50 euros. The one of children 25.
Translated and adapted by the ACI Press team. Originally published in the National Catholic Register
Anthony Di Mauro
Based in Spokane, Washington, Anthony Di Mauro is the founder and executive director of The Relic Project, which aims to establish a world library online of first and second class relics so that we, as a church, can know what saints we have and where they meet and offer people the opportunity to request the safe veneration of these relics.