Our Parish
The St. Elias Orthodox Parish of Hadat, near Baabda, is a vibrant spiritual community within the Holy Metropolis of Byblos and Botris. The parish is home to three churches, each bearing its own spiritual and ecclesiastical significance:
- the Church of St. Elias,
- the Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos (Cemetery Church),
- and the Nativity Cathedral, which is currently under construction.
Together, these churches reflect the parish’s rich Orthodox heritage and its continuing growth, providing places of worship, prayer, and fellowship for the faithful. The ongoing construction of the Nativity Cathedral further represents the parish’s vision for the future and its commitment to strengthening the spiritual life of the local community.
Nativity church
Located in the Hadath area (Baabda District), in Sabnieh, on a hill overlooking Beirut's southern suburbs and the airport, this new church, still under construction, is distinguished by its size and beautiful architecture.
The foundation stone of the cathedral was laid in 2006 with the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan George Khodr. Construction took place in several phases, funded by contributions and donations from the parishioners.
The cathedral is located next to the property formerly occupied by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Mount Lebanon, which was built in 1901 during the time of Archbishop Paul Abu Adal and renovated in 1948 during the time of Metropolitan Elias Karam. However, it was destroyed by the civil war in 1978 and demolished in 1994.
Dormition of Theotokos Church
The Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos is one of the three churches belonging to the Orthodox Parish of Hadath. Built in 1953, the church has long served the local Orthodox community as a place of prayer and worship and is particularly associated with funeral services and the commemoration of the departed. Dedicated to the Dormition of the Mother of God, one of the great feasts of the Orthodox Church, it forms an important part of the spiritual and ecclesiastical heritage of the parish.
