Mar Roukouz


Mar Roukouz or Mar Roukoz is a village in the Matn District of the Mount [Lebanon Governorate], Lebanon.

Overview

Mar Roukoz is mostly a residential region. Notable places include the School of Engineering and the Faculty of Science of Saint Joseph University, as well as several country clubs, and a water park.
The village is under the administration of the Municipality of Dekwaneh, and is officially a part of the region of Dahr el Hossein.

Etymology

The region is named after Saint Roch Monastery which is built on a prominent hill, and serves as the headquarters of the Maronite Antonine Order. The monastery was established in 1768.

Geography

Demographics

The population is predominantly maronite catholic