Saint Elias Greek Catholic Cathedral is a Melkite Greek Catholic cathedral located in downtown Beirut,[1] Lebanon, dedicated to Saint Elias, completely restored after the Lebanese Civil War (1975–1990) on previous constructions dating to a Choueirite convent from the 19th century.
A convent of Choueirite monks and a church dedicated to Saint Elias once stood on this site.
They were both built towards the end of the 18th century, following the split in the Beirut Melchite community into Orthodox and Catholic churches.
In danger of collapse, this complex was reconstructed between 1847 and 1849 under Bishop Agapios Riachi, producing the present three-nave cathedral.
The renovation reopened its main entrance on the west side, and replaced the former living quarters of the bishop with a bell tower and a reception hall.