Lebanon: the apostolic nuncio confirmed ten soldiers of the Italian contingent

11/09/14

Last Sunday, the Apostolic Nuncio in Lebanon, Monsignor Gabriele Caccia, visited the Millevoi base in Shama, home of the Joint Task Force Lebanon, where he presided over the religious function during which he administered the sacrament of confirmation to ten soldiers of the Italian contingent, currently based on the Ariete brigade.

Greeted on arrival by the Force Commander of UNIFIL, General Luciano Portolano, and the commander of Sector West, General Fabio Polli, the high priest during the celebration stressed the importance of religious values ​​in the conduct of every individual and has taken the opportunity to express to all the Italian peacekeepers their appreciation for their commitment in favor of the Lebanese population.

The Holy Mass was celebrated with the assistance of the military chaplain of the contingent, Fr Flavio Riva, who also took care, in the previous weeks, of the spiritual journey of preparation for the candidates.

Source: Italian contingent in Lebanon