The headline might be a tad shocking since we all know that the Lebanese singer Mouin Shreif hails from a Shiite family, wearing his faith proudly in the Bekaa, Yammouneh to be more exact.
However, that minor detail did not keep this distinct artist from opening up to other religions, especially Christianity which is adopted by most of his friends.
A quick scroll down his Instagram page is revealing enough of countless images with Christian clerics.
Maronite Patriach Bechara al-Rahi is our singer’s most favored as he keeps on checking on him every now and then in Bkirki.
He amuses him with his beautiful renditions at the reception hall, in the presence of former patriarch Nasrallah Sfeir.
Not a visit goes by without the full photographic documentation of this 'diverse' gathering.
Another published photo featured him standing near the Virgin Mary statue with one of the bishops at a monastery.
At the Sacred Hearts school in Hadath, he posed for a picture next to father Boutros Azar and Nun Daniella Harouk, after receiving an honorary Cedar sculptor as a token of love and appreciation.
Mouin’s astonishing voice has not simply captured the most profound emotions of his avid listeners, but it has lifted up countless souls with his glorious hymns and chants as a clear proof of his religious tolerance and openness.
An article originally written in Arabic by Hanadi Diab
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