Beithabbak
Beithabbak (Aramaic-Syriac name), is a small village in the district of Byblos in Lebanon. It is located on a small hill, northwest from Byblos at an altitude of , just above Amsheet and Gherfine and before Abaidat. History. The family's presence in Beithabbak dates from early times when their ancestors and their fathers established themselves. Six main families in the village of Abidaoud, Ferjan, Akl, Osabios and Jbeili. The Sakr family recently immigrated from Ghalboun village. The Hobeika, Habbaki family and Azar families left Beithabbak sometimes in the early 17th century. Other names include Beit Habbak, Habbaki, Habbak , Hebbaki, Hebbak, Hibbak, Hibbaki, Hbaika, Hbeiki, Hbeikati, Habbeikat, Hbbak, Hobeika. Demography. There are 310 inhabitants in the village. The inhabitants are Maronite Christians. Some part of the population has emigrated to Latin America Brazil, France, Canada, Switzerland, Lithuania and United States. Many are currently resident in Canada and Brazil. Schools. There is one school in the village, the Missionary Sisters of the Very Holy Sacrament school. Churches. There are Six chapels in the village: The chapels of Saint Antonio and Saint Simon dates from the beginning of the 19th century. One can notice its small entrance doors which are typical  of churches in the area. These were designed to prevent Ottoman cavaliers from bursting inside with their horses. The priest responsible for the Beithabbak Churches is newly assigned Father by Bishop of Byblos, based in Amsheet.