Significant efforts have already been made in Lebanon to survey, document, and catalog religious sites, paving the way for the promotion of cultural religious tourism. Lily Moukarzel’s work stands out as a profound innovation, offering a broader and more comprehensive national approach to this field. In her book, cultural religious tourism in Lebanon is explored as both a scientific and practical subject, encompassing spirituality, heritage, and Lebanon's national culture.

This book inspires readers to appreciate all places of worship, tracing back to the earliest days of humanity. My connection with these sites extends beyond traditionally recognized religious locations to include all temples and sanctuaries that face threats from acts of fanaticism. Each site is filled with mystery and soul. The book evokes the thoughts of Pierre Teilhard de Chardin: “By nature, all that is rooted in faith rises, and all that rises converges.”

Places of faith speak to, challenge, and unite all communities and every Lebanese who sees beyond sectarian boundaries. In a country often described as a “Holy Land,” cultural religious tourism is a key driver of both growth and opportunity.

Antoine Messarra, Preface