Any Maronites here?

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I’m an Antiochian Orthodox Christian from the Middle East and I’d like the know some Maronites on here.
 
I’m a Latin, but I’ve been to a Maronite liturgy. Wouldn’t Antiochian Orthodox be closer to Melkite? Anyway, yes there are Maronites here, welcome.
 
Technically speaking Antiochian Orthodox and Melikite are practically identical in almost every way except for the fact that the Melkites are in communion with Rome they were once part of the Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch before splitting in the 17th century to form communion with Rome. I’m thinking on becoming Maronite but I’m not sure about the Catholic Church
 
Hi Masihi,

I’m a non-Lebanese (German-Irish) Maronite Catholic in the U.S. Grew up Roman Catholic, spent several years attending Divine Liturgy at a Melkite Greek Catholic parish when I was living in another city, but have found my home in the Maronite Catholic Church. I’m happy to meet you!
 
Good to meet you, I’m of mixed Lebanese, Egyptian, and Iraqi origins.
 
That’s quite a mix! I believe my parish has a few parishioners originally from Egypt.

What’s your question about the Maronites and Catholicism in general? I’m happy to help out in any way that I can.
 
To answer your first point, you’re right. It is certainly impossible for the Catholic Church to deny some of the atrocities committed by some of her members and even in her name in the past. This is why recent popes have publicly apologized for the many atrocities committed by the Church throughout her 2000 year history.

It can also not be denied that various Orthodox Churches have likewise committed many atrocities against Catholics and even against their fellow Orthodox throughout the centuries.

On a personal level, I myself am a sinner, and it’s impossible for me to deny the sins I’ve committed in my past, which is why our Lord has blessed us with the Sacrament of Repentance (the “Second Baptism” as it’s called by many Eastern Catholics and Orthodox) and extended his loving mercy towards us.

Both the Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church(es) are made up of fallen human beings, who are liable to commit heinous acts even in the names of their particular Churches. That doesn’t invalidate the teachings of Jesus Christ as passed on through those Churches.
 
In regards to the teachings of the Popes, which ones do you regard as unorthodox?
 
I see you mention the papal claim to being God’s representative on earth. Dr. Scott Hahn actually does a wonderful presentation on this very topic where he identifies the role of the Pope with the role of the Prime Minister in the Davidic Kingdom who literally “held the keys” to the city. The Davidic Prime Minister was second only to the king and was basically the mouthpiece of the king himself. He never acted on his own authority, but only on the authority of the king. That’s the model of the papacy. Does that make sense?
 
I am a non-lebanese, former Latin Catholic who married a Maronite convert who had been raised anti-catholic protestant and initially wanted to be Eastern Orthodox.
 
For lack of a better expression, yes. He is not God, nor does he replace God. But we believe that God has vested him with a special authority to rule and govern the Church in accord with God’s own commands.
 
You live in Egypt? I am Coptic Catholic member in Cootic Catholic church in Egypt.
 
No I’m from Saudi I’m a Antiochian Greek Orthodox Christian I’d like to speak with you more if possible.
 
I worship in the Maronite Rite however was baptized and confirmed in the Roman Rite.
I have submitted paperwork to formally request transfer of rites. Welcome to the forum.
 
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