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The Purpose and Objectives of the
Saleeby-Saliba Family:
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shall be to preserve family history, traditions, culture and genealogy,
communicate and distribute information. The association is non-profit and
no part of any net earnings shall inure to the benefit of any private
member. The association shall have power to collect and disseminate
statistics and other information, and to engage in various fund-raising
activities, to conduct promotional activities, including advertising and
publicity in and or by any suitable manner or media. Anyone
related to the Saleeby-Saliba Family by blood or by marriage is eligible
to become an active member of this association. |
Significance and Symbolism of
the Family Crest:
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The dominate figure of the
Crucifix on the Crest is the emblem which defines the family name.
The word "Cross" in Arabic is "Saleeb". The word
"Saleeby" means "Of the Cross", "From the
Cross", or "My Cross". This name was given the clan in the
early days of Christianity because Saleeby's and Saliba's built many
churches.
The Bishop's Crown of the
Orthodox Church is symbolic of the religious and political power which
was held by the Saleeby Family in Lebanon and Syria for many centuries.
The olive branch is symbolic of
peace, and is also the fruit which provided our ancestors much of their
daily sustenance.
The Crossed Arabian Swords are
symbolic of the courage exhibited by our forefathers as they fought to
protect their homes, their families, and their treasured Christian
Religion. |
Guideline:
The Saleeby-Saliba Website will not be a platform from
which to promote or support any particular political or religious cause or
viewpoint over another. Our Motto is "Unity, Patriotism and
Love." |
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