The
Purpose and Objectives of the Saleeby-Saliba Family:
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purpose of this association 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:
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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