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Ballouneh

The word Ballouneh may derive from the Syriac word ballani/ballana meaning bathroom or from the name of the Greek god Apollo. Ballouneh is famous for its Roman well, church of St. Mary dating over 500 years, and the house of prince Fakhr El Dine(where he was raised as a child). 17 km from jounieh , 27 km from beirut ,550->700m from the sea , beautiful village , peaceful, its the most wonderful village in the world!!!!

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  • St-Nicolas orthodox church (kniste el roum), Micha Mansour (guest) wrote 13 years ago:
    i am writing to you from York-England(tel nb : 00441347821335) , I have 2 daughters in lebanon living with their dad (my x-husband) my oldest 16years old daughter carla is always in troubles with her dad and he always hitting her and smack her face. everyday and night i contact them and always in fighting i do not know if you can help me!!! carla asked me if the priest of st.Nicholas in Ballouneh have a time to visit them at home, carla does need to talk. BUT, is it possible do not tell the dad that i did contact you because he didnt know carla asked me to do so, and i dont want him to hit her, they are living in ballouneh behind the public garden-red zone-Ajram Building-2nd Floor. Please, i would rather to contact me before making any step and please keep all this as secret for my daughters'sake Thank you
  • Bet Choueiry, habib (guest) wrote 16 years ago:
    a la sante des Chouery
33°57'6"N   35°40'10"E
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