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Kafarhata's New Church

Kafarhata is in the process of building a large cathedral -- Saint John the beloved church -- near the old Saint John church. The project incorporates an area of 675 square meters to hold 500 worshipers (sitting), a 150 square meters Mezzanine and a lower level of 675 square meters to house a library, big hall, Priest home, offices...etc

This page contains updates and pictures about the decisions and progression of the project.

Donations are greatly appreciated. All donations by money transfer should be directed as follows:

To: Bank of New York N.Y.
F/O Byblos Bank S A L Beirut
Account No. 803 3218 622
To further credit: Church of Saint John the beloved , Kafarhata - Koura
Account No. 40.02.251.417234.0.2 Batroun Branch
Telephone: + 961 6 642360 Fax : + 961 6 642167

Click Here to see the list of donors

Latest updates:(Click on a picture for a larger size)

August 2004: Latest photos showing an overall view of the church and the details of the window and main entrance door. (Photos by Architect Aziz Rachkidi)

July 2004: Photos showing the exterior and interior of the church. (by Fares Esber)

January 2002: Above are the latest photos sent by Dr. Georges Choueiri taken in January 2002.

November 2001: Above are photos sent by engineer Bassam Sawaya taken on November 18, 2001. Top ceilings are being cast one after the other . The construction of the dome will follow afterwards .

June 2001: Above are some photos sent by engineer Bassam Sawaya. They show the suspended slab of the multi-purpose hall , which is the ground slab of the cathedral . The construction method of the slab is used for the first time in the area. Now here are some "engineering" details from Bassam:
Around 500m2 of hollow core prestressed rectangular beams , 35cm deep , are already installed by crane . Insitu cast beams and 5cm topping concrete will be cast afterwards . The prestressed concrete was used to keep the open span of 10.8m between the columns . The slab is designed to withstand a live load of 500kg/m2 in addition to a dead load of 200 kg/m2. A Defects Liability Period of 10 years is guaranteed by the prestressed concrete contractor .

October 2002 (picture by Dr. Georges Choueiri).

October 2002 (picture by Dr. Georges Choueiri).

March 2001: Construction is in full gear! Poles, Roof, Walls... (picture by Dr. Georges Choueiri).

March 2001: Preparation of the construction of the first roof. (picture by Dr. Georges Choueiri).

August 12, 2000: Phase 1 of the excavation work has been completed. A celebration and a prayer led by METROPOLITAN GEORGE KHODR took place to lay down the Corner Stone of the new church (pictures by Nicolas Choueiri).

August 12, 2000: The corner stone of the new church and the excavation work at the new church site.

August 12, 2000: A cocktail party followed the placement of corner stone at St. John church.

Minutes of meeting November 8, 2000 - Purchasing material and publishing donors list

Minutes of meeting October 10, 2000 - Reviewing and awarding construction offers

Minutes of meeting April 16, 2000 - Opening bank account, Starting design...etc

Minutes of first meeting.- Committee formation April 9, 2000

Decision to form a committee for the new church.


*August 2004:* Latest photos showing an overall view of the church and the details of the window and main entrance door. (Photos by Architect Aziz Rachkidi)

*July 2004:* Photos showing the exterior and interior of the church. (by Fares Esber)

*January 2002:* Above are the latest photos sent by Dr. Georges Choueiri taken in January 2002.


*November 2001:* Above are photos sent by engineer Bassam Sawaya taken on November 18, 2001. Top ceilings are being cast one after the other . The construction of the dome will follow afterwards .


*June 2001:* Above are some photos sent by engineer Bassam Sawaya. They show the suspended slab of the multi-purpose hall , which is the ground slab of the cathedral . The construction method of the slab is used for the first time in the area. Now here are some "engineering" details from Bassam: Around 500m2 of hollow core prestressed rectangular beams , 35cm deep , are already installed by crane . Insitu cast beams and 5cm topping concrete will be cast afterwards . The prestressed concrete was used to keep the open span of 10.8m between the columns . The slab is designed to withstand a live load of 500kg/m2 in addition to a dead load of 200 kg/m2. A Defects Liability Period of 10 years is guaranteed by the prestressed concrete contractor .
	*October 2002* (picture by Dr. Georges Choueiri).
	*October 2002* (picture by Dr. Georges Choueiri).
	March 2001: Construction is in full gear! Poles, Roof, Walls... (picture by Dr. Georges Choueiri).
	March 2001: Preparation of the construction of the first roof. (picture by Dr. Georges Choueiri).
	August 12, 2000: Phase 1 of the excavation work has been completed. A celebration and a prayer led by METROPOLITAN GEORGE KHODR took place to lay down the Corner Stone of the new church (pictures by Nicolas Choueiri).
	August 12, 2000: The corner stone of the new church and the excavation work at the new church site.
	August 12, 2000: A cocktail party followed the placement of corner stone at St. John church.

	Minutes of meeting November 8, 2000 - Purchasing material and publishing donors list
	Minutes of meeting October 10, 2000 - Reviewing and awarding construction offers
	Minutes of meeting April 16, 2000 - Opening bank account, Starting design...etc
	Minutes of first meeting.- Committee formation April 9, 2000
	Decision to form a committee for the new church.