Charbel Makhlouf, O.L.M., born Youssef Antoun Makhlouf and venerated as Saint Charbel, was a Maronite monk and priest from Lebanon. During his life, he obtained a wide reputation for holiness, and for his ability to unite Christians, Muslims and Druze. 

Born: May 8, 1828, Bqaa Kafra, Lebanon

Died: December 24, 1898 (age 70 years), Monastery Saint Maroun, Aannaya, Lebanon

Buried: December 25, 1898, Monastery Saint Maroun, Aannaya, Lebanon

Full name: Youssef Antoun Makhlouf

Parents: Brigitta Chidiac, Antoun Zaarour Makhlouf

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