Our Lady of Al-Natour Monastery

The Cape of Al-Natour (Raas Al-Natour) lies opposite to Anfeh Peninsula [The Citadel of Anfeh]. Its seabed consists of underwater meadows of great biological wealth, making its shore a much sought-after area for fishermen because of the great variety of fish found there.

Our Lady of Al-Natour monastery, standing on the Cape of Al-Natour, was built by the Crusaders on Byzantine ruins. The monastery is surrounded by large fields of the myrtle (Myrtus Ugni), a nearly extinct plant on the Lebanese coast.

In addition to the beautiful church, the monastery consists of a charitable school for handicapped kids.

In the last few years, the monastery church and rooms have been renovated, and icons of saints are painted on the church walls.

The monastery is managed by Sister Catherine (Al-Ukht Catherine) who works hard to keep the place organized and beautiful and to raise funds for the monastery development and maintenance.

People from many areas in Lebanon,  Syria, and other countries often visit Our Lady of Al-Natour monastery. They mostly visit it on August 15^th of every year to celebrate Virgin Mary's Day (Eid Al-Saydeh).

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