Holy Spirit University of Kaslik preserves Lebanon's Christian past

Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (USEK) is working to preserve the Christian heritage and traditions of Lebanon through conservation, research, and digitization. The university aims to safeguard the history of a people rooted in the region for nearly two millennia, especially as emigration threatens the presence of Christian communities and the transmission of their culture.

Father Joseph Moukarzel, president of USEK, told EWTN News that preserving this heritage is central to the identity of the university. Founded in 1950 by the Lebanese Maronite Order, USEK continues the historical role of Maronite monasteries in protecting manuscripts, sacred art, and liturgical traditions. The university's library and archives currently hold thousands of rare books, maps, and manuscripts.