Christian
Maronite Catholic Church
Eastern Catholic Lebanese national church in full communion with Rome. Voluntary mainstream tradition.
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Low Control / Mainstream
BITE breakdown
Behavior Control2/10
Information Control1/10
Thought Control1/10
Emotional Control2/10
Modifiers (+0)
0 — Eastern Catholic Lebanese church; mainstream low-control.
Profile facts
Founded
5th c.
Members
≈3 million globally
Active in
Middle East, Global
In context
The Maronite Catholic Church is the largest Eastern Catholic church and the national church of Lebanon. In full communion with Rome while preserving distinctive Syriac liturgical tradition.
This profile is in progress — history, deeper BITE evidence and survivor voices are still being added. Contributions welcome via GitHub.
Timeline
- 5th c.St Maron's monastic followers
Sources
- Matti Moosa academic work search ↗
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Disclaimer. This profile is an educational summary based on publicly available reports. Many members of this group do not experience the patterns described. Individual congregations and chapters vary widely. If you or someone you know needs support, contact a licensed therapist or the International Cultic Studies Association.