Kaftoun () is a small Lebanese village located along the north bank of the Walnut River, in the Koura District of the North Governorate of Lebanon. The population of the village is approximately three-hundred, spread around seventy-four houses. They are mostly Greek Orthodox.
Etymology The name "Kaftoun" in the ancient Aramaic language means "dug from" or "sculpted from" a cliff and also (Kftuna) could means "the domed". Both roots of the word lead us to believe that the village of Kaftoun was named after the domed Theotokos MonasteryPhoto Gallery . Kaftoun. Retrieved on October 12, 2011. which is carved in the red rock cliffs by the banks of Nahr al-Jaouz.
Demographics In 2014; Christians made up 98.92% of registered voters in Kaftoun. 90.28% of the voters were Greek Orthodox.
Churches Kaftoun has three historic churches:Kaftoun Churchs . Kaftoun.com (6 November 2004). Retrieved on October 12, 2011. Saint Phocas Church (Mar Foka'sPhoto Gallery . Kaftoun. Retrieved on October 12, 2011.), the Church of Saint Sergius and Bacchus (Mar SarkisPhoto Gallery . Kaftoun. Retrieved on October 12, 2011.) 6th century, and the most famed Theotokos Monastery,The Kaftoun Theotokos Monastery - a jewel of spirituality! . Kaftoun.com (30 March 2005). Retrieved on October 12, 2011. which houses a two-sided Byzantine iconKaftoun's Theotokos . Ortmtlb.org.lb. Retrieved on October 12, 2011. from the 11th century.
References
External links https://web.archive.org/web/20130903215351/http://www.kaftoun.com/ Kaftoun , Localiban