On November 21st 2023, RAYA – The Rosary And Adoration Youth Apostles, in collaboration with RosaryOn Platform and Santa Maria Goretti Shrine, embarked on a historic endeavor within the Catholic Church. Together, we initiated the longest Rosary Novena chain ever recorded, spanning 12 years of unwavering devotion to Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception. This monumental undertaking commemorated the 170th anniversary of the proclamation of this sacred dogma.
The launch of this event was celebrated at the Episcopal See of the Maronite Catholic Patriarchate in Lebanon, graced by His Eminence, Cardinal Bechara Al Rahi. It stands as a testament to the unity and faith of countless devotees worldwide, as we join together in prayerful reverence to honor the Virgin Mary and her divine intercession.
Furthermore, the inaugural year of the Novena in 2024 is consecrated to Saint Peter, Prince of the Apostles, marking the beginning of this sacred journey with a special devotion to his revered patronage.
DATE FROM
21 November 2023
DATE TO
8 December 2035
He loves, He hopes, He waits. Our Lord prefers to wait Himself for the sinner for years rather than keep us waiting an instant.
Maria Goretti
Story of the shrine
The first shrine in Lebanon and the Middle East, dedicated to the martyr Saint Maria Goretti, on the hill “ROSES AND CANDLES FOR RAYA”, Miziara, Lebanon.
