Mysteries (Sacraments)
St. Sharbel Church is more than just a parish; it is a spiritual home where the ancient traditions of the East meet the lived faith of today. In our Syriac-Antiochian tradition, the Mysteries (Sacraments) are not just ceremonies—they are powerful encounters with the living Christ that weave through the very fabric of your life.
Initiation
Baptism and Chrismation (Confirmation)
Celebrated together in a single ceremony, they are the first two Sacraments of Christian Initiation and represent a complete spiritual rebirth and sealing by the Holy Spirit.
body and blood of Christ
The Eucharist
Receive the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Jesus Christ.
Mystery of Crowning
Marriage
Inquire about a sacred, lifelong marriage in the Maronite Rite uniting a man and a woman in an indissoluble bond of love and crowning them as king and queen of a new domestic church to mirror Christ’s sacrificial love for His Bride, the Church.
Confession
Reconciliation
Receive the profound healing and peace where, through the mercy of Christ and the ministry of the priest, we are forgiven of our sins, healed of spiritual wounds, and fully restored to communion with God and the Church.
Healing
Anointing of the Sick
Available to those suffering from serious illness or old age, reassuring them of God’s healing presence and peace.
Mystery of Holy orders
Ordination
Being called to serve? We are here to support and guide you.