St. Abdel Moati Massabki
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Patron: Damascus; Maronite Christians; Christian families
Death: July 10, 1860
Canonized: Pope Francis
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Saint Abdel Moati Massabki was a Maronite Catholic layman of Damascus and one of the martyrs of Damascus. Together with his brothers Saint Francis and Saint Raphael Massabki, he belonged to a Christian family that sought to live faithfully amid the persecution of the Church.
During the violence against Christians in Damascus in July 1860, Abdel Moati refused to abandon the Catholic faith. He was killed in hatred of the faith together with his brothers, giving his life in fidelity to Christ and in witness to the Church. He was canonized by Pope Francis on October 20, 2024.
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