Maronite Patriarch Bechara Peter Al-Rahi emphasized that "the word of God liberates, unites, and gathers, and I wish every responsible person among us would listen to the word of God to change many of their negative stances, foremost of which is the obstruction of electing a president for the republic." During Sunday Mass in Diman, Al-Rahi stated, "Here we are, two years and three months away from a vacancy in the presidency, and the country is moving backward."