Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi urged on Tuesday Lebanese rival parties to resume the national dialogue to overcome the crises in the country

Maronite Patriarch Beshara al-Rahi urged on Tuesday Lebanese rival parties to resume the national dialogue to overcome the crises in the country, according to Naharnet.

“The Lebanese people are waiting for politicians to resolve their disputes and gather around the dialogue table to confront the current challenges locally, regionally and internationally,” al-Rahi said during the Christmas mass that was held at Bkirki.

He called on politicians to courageously attend all-party talks as they shouldn't “fear the sacrifices that they will offer by attending dialogue, for nations are molded on sacrifices by those who want to serve the public.”

The next dialogue session is set for January 7.

The Christmas mass was attended by President Michel Suleiman, first lady Wafaa Suleiman and other officials.