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Lebanon's Christians Seek Divine Protection From Coronavirus At Grave Of Beloved Saint

Published March 25, 2020 at 1:33 PM CDT

In Lebanon, a state of an emergency has been declared because of the COVID-19 outbreak. Some Lebanese Christians believe that soil from the ancient grave of a saint can prevent the coronavirus.

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