Al-Rahi: Lebanon Should Rise from Obstruction of Constitutional Institutions

Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi said in his Easter sermon on Sunday that Lebanon is in need for the end of the paralysis in its public life and institutions, including the cabinet.

“Lebanon is in need to rise from the obstruction to its constitutional institutions, mainly the formation of the cabinet, and be up to par with the current internal, regional and international challenges,” al-Rahi said in Bkirki.

He also said that the “paralysis” of the country’s public life and institutions, and the bickering among politicians should end because the people are paying a high price amid “deteriorating living conditions.”

Lebanon is in need for democracy, equality among its citizens and public freedoms, he told worshippers, including President Michel Suleiman and first lady Wafaa.

Lebanese expatriates are expecting their country to preserve its history and heritage, al-Rahi added.