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'''Fih''' (or '''Fiaa''') is an [[Orthodox Christianity in Lebanon|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" is derived from an Aramaic (Syriac) root. Its meanings include "the place where the sheep bleat", "the abundance and exuberance", "the beautiful and charming" and "of wind and breeze". |
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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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==The High Hill== |
==The High Hill== |
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Since the [[Phoenicia]]n age the tradition was to choose high ground to build [[altar]]s and [[temple]]s. |
Since the [[Phoenicia]]n age the tradition was to choose high ground to build [[altar]]s and [[temple]]s. |
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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." {{ |
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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Fih is the highest hill in El- |
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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==Notable residents== |
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* [[Nicola Yanney]], an Orthodox Christian priest ordained by St. [[Raphael of Brooklyn]] |
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* [http://www.fihclub.com/ Fih on www.fihclub.com] |
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* [http://www.fihonline.com/ Fih on www.fihonline.com] |
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==References== |
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{{coord|34.348361|35.787792|display=title}} |
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{{Koura District}} |
{{Koura District}} |
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{{Authority control}} |
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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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