Saint Charbel Makhlouf
Also known as: Joseph Zaroun Makhlouf
Saint
Post-Congregation
Feast Day
July 24
Born
May 8, 1828
Died
December 24, 1898
Canonized
9 October 1977 by Pope Paul VI
Beatified
5 December 1965 by Pope Paul VI
Biography
Saint Charbel Makhlouf, also known as Joseph Zaroun Makhlouf, was born on May 8, 1828, in the village of Beka-Kafra, Lebanon. He was the son of a mule driver and was raised by his uncle after his father's death. From a young age, Charbel displayed a deep sense of piety and devotion to God....
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