THE ORDER OF BEIT MAROUN

The Order Of Beit Maroun: The Cross And The Cedar

INVESTITURE CEREMONY

Master of Ceremonies:

The Order of Beit Maroun is an honorific order established by the International Maronite Foundation and blessed by the Maronite Patriarch. The induction of individuals into the Order is designed to recognize and reward these individuals for past services to the goals and purposes as represented by the International Maronite Foundation. It is a way of conferring distinction and prestige to these services and to serve as models for those to follow in their footsteps.

The Order of Beit Maroun - The Cross and the Cedar - is the award given to an individual who has contributed on an international level. It is presented annually to an individual who has made outstanding global and regional contributions toward the goals of the patriarch and the Church. It is given for conspicuous service to the Church and society.

This year the Nominee is Anwar Kuri and will be presented by Dr Elias Saadi, ).

Sponsor:

(The Nominee is asked to step forward and is presented by Dr. Elias Saadi)

Your Excellency Youssef Beshara, Personal Representative of Mar Nasrallah Boutros Cardinal Sfeir, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, Your Excellencies, Fathers and Dear Friends:

In the Gospels, Jesus Christ teaches us that a leader must also be a server. Jesus charged his Disciples to be the servants of the servants of God.

Anwar Kuri is a role model for this exhortation. He entered into a leadership role in public service for his church and his ancestral homeland, Lebanon, with the three virtues which St. Paul taught us.

He has Faith; faith in his spiritual heritage, his church and his people.

He has hope in his people and his country of origin Lebanon, which he has served so well.

Above all, he served with Charity. Love was his greatest example. He loved so much that his people now return it to him with respect and with love; above all, with Love.

Your Excellency, I am honored to present to you Anwar Kuri

It is my distinct honor and pleasure to present to Your Excellency and to this distinguished assembly Anwar Kuri for the Order of Beit Maroun - The Cross and the Cedar Grade.

Bishop:

The International Maronite Foundation confers the distinction of Knighthood in the Order of Beit Maroun as a means of distinguishing those who have given conspicuous service to the Church and society. Upon the recommendation of the Awards Committee with the concurrence of Monsignor George Saad, of Mexico and the blessing of His Beatitude Mar Nasrallah Boutros Cardinal Sfeir, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, this honor today is hereby conferred on Anwar Kuri.

Brother Anwar receive this honor from your community of faith in humility and as a conspicuous symbol of your dedication to your church and your people.

(Bishop confers the medal and presents the Awardee to the people)

Investiture for the Cross and the Dove

This year the Nominee is Nina Bejany and will be presented by Mr. Edward Salem.

Sponsor:

(The Nominee is asked to step forward)

(Here the Sponsor recites the information on the Nominee and concludes by saying)

It is my distinct honor and pleasure to present to Your Excellency and to this distinguished assembly Nina Bejany).

The Order of Beit Maroun - The Cross and the Dove - is the award given to an individual who has contributed on the national level. It is presented to individuals who have made outstanding global and regional contributions toward the goals of the patriarch and the Church. It is given for conspicuous service to the Church and society.

This year the Nominee is Nina Bejany and will be presented by Mr. Edward Salem

Sponsor:

(The Nominee is asked to step forward)

(Here the Sponsor recites the information on the Nominee and concludes by saying)

It is my distinct honor and pleasure to present to Your Excellency and to this distinguished assembly Anwar Kuri).

Bishop:

The International Maronite Foundation confers the distinction of Knighthood in the Order of Beit Maroun as a means of distinguishing those who have given conspicuous service to the Church and society. Upon the recommendation of the Awards Committee with the concurrence of His Excellencey Bishop Robert Shaheen and the blessing of His Beatitude Mar Nasrallah Boutros Cardinal Sfeir, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East, this honor today is hereby conferred on Nina Bejany

Sister Nina receive this honor from your community of faith in humility and as a conspicuous symbol of your dedication to your church and your people.

(Bishop confers the medal and presents the Awardee to the people