Maronite Patriarch Bechara Boutros Rahi on Friday met in Bkerke with Free Patriotic Movement leader, MP Gebran Bassil. 

“I have had the honor to visit His Beatitude to brief him on the dangerous details of the most recent Cabinet session,” Bassil said on emerging. 

“From Bkerke, I hold everyone responsible, Muslims and Christians alike if they remain silent about what had happened; 10 decrees were issued and signed in a more than an egregious manner, consequently abolishing the role of the Presidency of the Republic. I invite all the Lebanese to dig deeper into them,” Bassil said. 

“This is a blow to the Republic and the Lebanese entity as a whole. I have discussed the matter with His Beatitude and reiterated the need to exert more efforts. We are open to all sides, although there are some who are not,“ Bassil added, hoping that everyone will cooperate.