Patriarch Bechara Boutros Al-Rahi has been the Maronite Patriarch of Antioch and All the East since March 15, 2011, and was elected as a Cardinal in 2012. He is a prominent figure among the Christians of the East, providing them with spiritual support and tirelessly advocating for them in these chaotic times. He answers Isabel Dalman's questions about the tragedy they face today with a certain degree of relative indifference, recalling their history over two millennia, their roots in the Levant and the Middle East, and their historical relations with Islam. He reminds us of the coexistence among Lebanon's communal entities but also of the divisions caused by the civil war, emphasizing the urgent need for solutions to tackle current challenges. A steadfast and committed personality, fluent in seven languages, he boldly addresses regional geopolitical issues, ISIS, the foreign powers' game, and Israel without succumbing to diplomatic rhetoric. He conveys a message of spiritual resistance to the world, fueled by immense internal strength synonymous with hope. Elisabeth Dalman is a renowned journalist specialized in interviews with both political and religious leaders, from Rafik Hariri to Muammar Gaddafi and Hamid Karzai, from Sadruddin Aga Khan to the Dalai Lama, and from Mother Teresa to Pope John Paul II. She published a book titled: Do Politicians Have a Soul? (Albin Michel, 2010). Publishing house: Dar Al Farabi Publishing and Distribution Number of Pages: 204 Year of publication: 2017