PHILOKALIA MINISTRIES

The Hidden Flame of Lebanon “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.” —Matthew 5:8 ⸻ Kontakion I Chosen by God from the cedars of Lebanon to become a living cedar planted in the courts of the Lord; hidden from the eyes of the world yet radiant with the uncreated Light; lover of silence, companion of angels, father of all who seek the Kingdom within: we offer you hymns of thanksgiving, O wonderworking Charbel. Since you never cease to intercede before Christ for

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. Kontakion I Chosen from thy youth to become a dwelling place of the Holy Spirit, O venerable father Charbel, thou didst flee the glory of men and seek only the face of Christ in silence and prayer. Therefore, marveling at thy hidden life and thy radiant holiness, we cry unto thee: Rejoice, O Saint Charbel, lover of the hidden life and friend of silence. Rejoice, O Saint Charbel, lover of the hidden life