Maron

Maron (also Maroun or Maro; Syriac: ܡܪܝ ܡܪܘܢ, Mār(y) Mārōn; Arabic: مار مارون‎) was a 5th century Syriac Christian monk who after his death was followed by a religious Christian movement that became known as the Maronites. The religious community which grew from this movement is the Maronite Church.

Saint Maroun was known for his missionary work, miraculous healing and teachings of Christian monotheism. He was a priest that later became a hermit. After his death in 410 AD, his life of sanctity and miracles attracted many followers and drew attention throughout the Mediterranean empire. In religious imagery, Saint Maroun is often portrayed in a black habit garment with a hanging stole, accompanied by a long crosier staffed by a globe surmounted with a cross.

Read more about Maron:  The Maronite Movement, Monastic Spirituality, Mission, Patronages, Notable Recognitions