Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Cathedral — Attraction in New York

the church originally housed the “church of the pilgrims” in 1846. The Lebanese and Syrian used to live in the area where the World Trade Center was built– that area used to be called “Little Syria” – when that area was built up (aka gentrification) they relocated to Brooklyn Heights 1900s. Today they live near Atlantic Avenue. The church doors were from a ship that was going to serve in WWII. There are also parts from World Fair 1939 built into the structure. Our family came here on a tour with NY Adventures - HIGHLY recommend their tours -...

Probably the oldest Maronite church in the USA. The history behind the church is amazing the doors come from the World Trade Center site would original modern night. Church was established back in 1904 when the site was bought by the city to build a twin towers, they moved the doors over OK, and a piece of the cornerstone was found after the twin towers fell down and it’s it resides in the churches hall. It’s a cathedral it’s beautiful the people are beautiful. Come see something...

Fr. Dominique and his assistant, Julie could not have been more helpful and welcoming for arranging a memorial liturgy for my family, mourning the loss of a beloved brother. Following a very solemn and beautiful liturgy, we had arrangements for a meal of mercy catered by Le Sajj of Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, where our family shared our remembrances and testimonials to our little brother, Richard Mallouk. We are so grateful for the kindness and compassion...