Our Lady of Lebanon Church in Miami had its official beginnings on September 8, 1973, a day on which we celebrate two feasts of the Virgin Mary: Her Nativity and Her title as the Patroness of Cuba, the Virgin of Charity (La Virgen de la Caridad del Cobre). At that time, Archbishop Francis Zayek was the Bishop of the Maronites in the Untied States. He personally founded the parish on that day, celebrating the first Mass at Saints Peter and Paul Church in Miami. Approximately 350 people participated in the Mass and took part in the luncheon afterwards, which was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Abraham.