Under the patronage and in the presence of His Beatitude and Eminence Patriarch Cardinal Mar Bechara Boutros Al-Rahi, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK) will host a symposium titled “A Jubilee Celebrating a Milestone in Maronite Liturgy.” Marking 50 years since the publication of the first Divine Office book by the Institute of Liturgy and the School of Music, the event will revisit a defining chapter in Maronite liturgical renewal and honor those whose dedication helped preserve and revitalize its spiritual and musical heritage.

The symposium will highlight the contributions of pioneers of Maronite liturgical renewal, including Abbot Youhanna Tabet, Fr. Youhanna El Khawand, Fr. Louis El Hage, and Fr. Raphael Matar, recognizing their lasting influence on the development and preservation of Maronite liturgical traditions.

Organized by the Institute of Liturgy at the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, the event will take place on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., at John Paul II Amphitheater.

The jubilee will bring together the academic and ecclesiastical communities to celebrate five decades of liturgical heritage, pay tribute to the pioneers of renewal, and reflect on a legacy that continues to enrich Maronite spiritual life.