Lebanon’s spiritual leaders gathered on Wednesday as a shout out for the country’s politicians to preserve national unity and stability amid an ongoing Cabinet stalemate.

Druze spiritual leader Sheikh Naim Hassan called on President Michel Aoun who is entrusted on the Constitution, the national Charter and the Taif agreement to prevent all that goes against the foundation of co-existence.

During the Islamic-Christian summit held in the Druze Spiritual Council's headquarters in Verdun, he also urged the Lebanese to remain steadfast to the constants of co-existence and pluralism.

In his turn, Maronite Patriarch Bechara al-Rahi affirmed that this summit brings consolation to the people, noting that the country is going through a dangerous phase.

“As spiritual leaders, we cannot witness our people’s suffering without taking their side,” the Patriarch said warning that the country is faltering with an increase in poverty levels.

Sunni Grand Mufti Abdl Latif Derian said during the press conference following the summit that the country’s unsettling problems can be resolved under three set of conventions, national unity, co-existence and adherence to the Constitution.

“We are entrusted to protect the Taif accord, the Constitution and co-existence. We are going through numerous dire times which cannot be resolved in debates, bickering and squabbling,” Derian noted.

He pointed out that the country needs prudence and wisdom during this difficult crisis, calling for politicians to embark on institutional work to save the country.

Druze leader Sheikh Naim Hasan, Maronite Patriarch Bechara al-Rai, Sunni Grand Mufti Abdl Latif Derian and representatives from other religious institutions took part in the summit.