Sports and Activities
Registraton for the Mar Antonios Kozhaya Hike with Vamos Todos
Thursday, Aug 14, 2014
9:00am -> 5:00pm
Friday, Aug 15, 2014
7:30am -> 5:00pm
9:00am -> 5:00pm
Friday, Aug 15, 2014
7:30am -> 5:00pm
“Kozhaya” is of Syriac origin and means “the treasure of Life”. The Monastery of Saint Anthony the Great (Mar Antonios al-Kabir) is situated at a height of 950 meters above sea level. It was first built at the beginning of the fourth century. It was several times looted, set on fire and razed to the ground, but there still remain vestiges dating back to the seventh century.
In 1993, the Monastery was restored. In 1994 the great underground basement was restored and now serves as a museum in which are gathered what remains of the printing press of 1783 and various manuscripts, liturgical objects, ancient pottery, and a crozier offered by Louis IX, King of France (1226-1270).
In December 1998, the Monastery Saint Anthony of Kozhaya, all the valley of Qadisha and the Cedars of Lebanon were classified by the UNESCO as worldwide cultural heritage.
Location
Arbet Kozhaya / Qadicha Valley
Date: Friday, August 15
Meeting Place: The parking lot of Sagesse School in Jdeideh, facing the public garden.
There will be a breakfast stop along the way.
Cost
45,000 LL including transportation, guides, insurance. (Please get the exact change to facilitate and speed up the registration process).
What to bring
Snacks and lunch, water, a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Don’t forget a jacket because it gets cold in the shade. Wear hiking shoes or comfortable walking shoes.
To make a reservation
03.917.190 or 79.115.001 in.