A Glimpse into the Divine: The St. Charbel Church Qatar Project
The Journey Begins: From Anticipation to Artistry It’s been an incredibly long, yet profoundly rewarding journey. For over two years, I’ve been eagerly awaiting the green light to begin the preparatory sketches and digital drawings for the ten magnificent arches at the Church of Saint Charbel in Qatar. The design process, meticulously led by Bishop […]
16/07/2025
The Icon of Hope: St. George, Beirut’s Patron, as a Symbol of Resilience and Justice
The devastating Beirut port explosion on August 4, 2020, left the city and its people with deep wounds. In a powerful gesture of solidarity, the Youth of the Justice and Peace Committee, a body under the Council of Catholic Patriarchs and Bishops in Lebanon, presented an icon of St. George, the patron saint of Beirut, […]
22/04/2024
L’Unité D’Idée: A Theological and Artistic Commentary on the Icons of Saint Charbel Church, Ehden
“The icon is a Gospel written by the Holy Spirit, and an inseparable part of the Christian Liturgy and Faith as a whole.” For me, icons are not merely decorative elements within our churches. They are visual theology, and their creation is a spiritual discipline. What distinguishes the icons we create for our Maronite churches […]
10/08/2023
The Art of Faith: A Journey Through the Icons of St. Charbel Church, Ehden
The entrance to a church is more than just a doorway; it’s a profound statement of faith, a visual sermon in stone and mosaic. At St. Charbel Church in Ehden, the intricate artistry of its entryway tells a story that bridges centuries, connecting worshippers to the rich tapestry of Christian history through icons and craftsmanship. […]
01/08/2023
A Journey of Faith and Art: Serving the Apostolic Visit of Pope Francis to Cyprus
It’s not every day you get to combine your passion with your purpose, especially on such a monumental stage. When I was chosen to contribute to the Apostolic Visit of Pope Francis to Cyprus in December 2021, I was filled with immense gratitude. It was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to use my skills in sacred art […]
21/01/2022
The Blessing of Our Lady of Wataya: A New Icon for Aabeidat
On August 14, 2021, on the Feast of the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, the parish of Mar Ousanious Aabeidat, led by Father Elie Lahoud, celebrated the blessing and installation of the “Our Lady of Wataya” icon. Painted by local artist Martine Nabil Boutros, this icon is a powerful reminder of the village’s spiritual heritage, […]
19/08/2021