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'''[[Fih]]''' (or '''[[Fiaa]]''') is an [[Antiochian Orthodox Christian]] village situated in [[Koura District]] of [[Lebanon]]. |
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|footnotes = {{refn|name="Localiban"|{{Cite web |date=2015-07-02 |title=Fiaa |url=http://www.localiban.org/fiaa-3873 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210116141301/http://www.localiban.org/fiaa-3873 |archive-date=2021-01-16 |access-date=2022-05-09 |website=Localliban |language=en,ar,fr}}}} |
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'''Fih''' ({{langx|ar|فيع}}, or '''Fiaa''') is a [[Greek Orthodox Christianity in Lebanon|Greek Orthodox Christian]] village{{refn|{{Cite web |date=March 2010 |title=Municipal and ikhtiyariah elections in Northern Lebanon |url=http://www.localiban.org/IMG/pdf/iiMonthly-Municip-Mar10-E92.pdf |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107221019/http://www.localiban.org/IMG/pdf/iiMonthly-Municip-Mar10-E92.pdf |archive-date=2021-11-07 |access-date=2022-05-09 |publisher=The Monthly |page=23 |language=en}}}} situated in [[Koura District]] of [[Lebanon]]. |
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'''The Name "FIH"''' |
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The name "Fih" is derived from an Aramaic root. Its meanings include "the place where the sheep bleat", "the abundance and exuberance", "the beautiful and charming" and "of wind and breeze".{{refn|{{Cite web |title=nadi alshabab fih |script-title=ar:نادي الشباب فيع |trans-title=Fih Youth Club |url=http://www.fihclub.com/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211226144435/http://www.fihclub.com/Default.asp |archive-date=2021-12-26 |access-date=2022-05-09 |language=ar}}}} |
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Aramic (Syriac) root. |
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There are many opinions about its meaning: |
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==The High Hill== |
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* The place where the sheep bleat. |
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Since the [[Phoenicia]]n age the tradition was to choose high ground to build [[altar]]s and [[temple]]s. |
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* The abundance and exuberance. |
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* The beautiful and charming. |
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* Of wind and breeze. |
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The tradition is referenced in the [[Bible]]: "For they also built them high places, and images, and groves, on every high hill, and under every green tree." {{bibleverse|1 Kings|14:23|NIV}} |
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And all these attributes apply on the natural site of FIH. |
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Fih is one of the highest hill in El-Koura overlooking the coast and was one of the most important sacred hills in the region. Fih remains the center of the celebration of [[St. Simon]], its [[patron saint]]. The shrine is surrounded by [[cemeteries]]. |
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'''Fih - The High Hill''' |
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==Notable residents== |
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One people got used, since the Phoenician age and till now, to choose the best places and the most overlooking and high ones to build the altars and the temples dedicated to the rituals and the big religious celebrations. |
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* [[Nicola Yanney]], an Orthodox Christian priest ordained by St. [[Raphael of Brooklyn]] |
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==References== |
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They had always preferred the high hills covered with green trees so that they become closer to the heaven. In fact, the Old Testament mentioned this as follows: |
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{{reflist}} |
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{{Koura District}} |
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They also build monuments and poles on every high hill and under every green tree. |
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Every coastal town had a sacred place on a high hill, dedicated to build an altar for its gods. Thus was Beit-Mery (Deir El-Kal'a – Ba'l Markad) to Beirut , and Afqa (Ashtarout and Adonis temple) to Jbeil … |
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We think that FIH, which is the highest hill in El- Koura overlooking the coast, was one of the most important high and sacred hills to the region, especially the historical coastal cities of the North, such as Tripoli and Anfeh . This tradition is still adopted till now because FIH was and still the destination of the region during the celebration of St. Simon Day, its patron saint. In fact, the citizens of many towns come to FIH and celebrate the feast for many days under its green oaks. This is proved by the archeological stone of FIH and its surrounding of cemeteries and forests. |
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==External links== |
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* [http://www.fihclub.com/ Fih on www.fihclub.com] |
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{{coord|34.348361|35.787792|display=title}} |
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{{Koura District}} |
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[[Category:Christian communities in Lebanon]] |
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[[Category:Eastern Orthodox Christian communities in Lebanon]] |
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[[Category:Populated places in the North Governorate]] |
[[Category:Populated places in the North Governorate]] |
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[[Category:Koura District]] |
[[Category:Koura District]] |
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Latest revision as of 00:15, 31 October 2024
Fih
فيع | |
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Village | |
  Fih | |
| Coordinates: 34°20′54″N 35°47′18″E / 34.3484°N 35.7883°E | |
| Country | Lebanon |
| Governorate | North |
| District | Koura |
| Area | |
• Total | 589 ha (1,455 acres) |
| Elevation | 410 m (1,350 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 1,276 |
| • Density | 220/km2 (560/sq mi) |
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Fih (Arabic: فيع, or Fiaa) is a Greek Orthodox Christian village[2] situated in Koura District of Lebanon.
The name "Fih" is derived from an Aramaic root. Its meanings include "the place where the sheep bleat", "the abundance and exuberance", "the beautiful and charming" and "of wind and breeze".[3]
The High Hill
[edit]Since the Phoenician age the tradition was to choose high ground to build altars and temples.
The tradition is referenced in the Bible: "For they also built them high places, and images, and groves, on every high hill, and under every green tree." 1 Kings 14:23
Fih is one of the highest hill in El-Koura overlooking the coast and was one of the most important sacred hills in the region. Fih remains the center of the celebration of St. Simon, its patron saint. The shrine is surrounded by cemeteries.
Notable residents
[edit]- Nicola Yanney, an Orthodox Christian priest ordained by St. Raphael of Brooklyn
References
[edit]- ^ "Fiaa". Localliban (in English, Arabic, and French). 2015-07-02. Archived from the original on 2021-01-16. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
- ^ "Municipal and ikhtiyariah elections in Northern Lebanon" (PDF). The Monthly. March 2010. p. 23. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2021-11-07. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
- ^ "nadi alshabab fih" نادي الشباب فيع [Fih Youth Club] (in Arabic). Archived from the original on 2021-12-26. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
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