Bechara Boutros al-Rahi is a prominent Lebanese cleric who has served as the Maronite Patriarch of Antioch since March 2011. Born on February 25, 1940, in the village of Baabdat, he has played a significant role in the Maronite Church and has been an advocate for Christian unity in Lebanon and the Middle East. As a religious leader, al-Rahi has been involved in various social and political issues, often emphasizing the importance of dialogue among different religious communities. He has also addressed the challenges facing Lebanon, including economic difficulties and the need for national reconciliation, while promoting the values of peace and coexistence among its diverse population.