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The Church of Our Lady of the Rock
The Church of Our Lady of the Rock (cliff) took her name after the location it was build on, which is a 50 meters high cliff. After being burnt in 1676, the church was rebuilt.…
Saint George’s church
Saint George’s Church is in Northern Ehmej, in the so-called Bkarta, on a high hill. Just like other churches, it is likely that it was built on old pagan temple ruins. Many Shiite families livednear…
Saint Sophia’s church
Saint Sophia’s church is located in Ain Al Dayr – Ehmej. It was built many centuries ago.However,Christiansmade some modifications and turned it into a church. The antique touch of an old monastery is still noticeable…
Saint Michael Church
Saint Michael’s Church is located in Ain Al Dayr. It is very ancient and was supposedly built in 1884 A.D. Not long ago, inhabitants of Ehmej,renowned for helping each others, restored it.
Saint Saba church
It is located north of the Our Lady of the Rock church, close to the town’s graveyards. It used to be a pagan temple and still preserves writings engraved on a rock underneath the church.
Saydet al Ramlieh
Saydet el Ramlieh is a Maronite church in the village of Ehmej.