Abbot John Andary, Superior General of the Order, finding the body intact, alerted the Patriarch, His Beatitude Antoine Arida. A new investigation of the body was begun under the direction of his delegate, Ft. Mansour Awwad, of Youssef Diryan and of the secretary. A ministerial inquiry was called, bringing in three doctors for consultation, each one an expert in his field.

Present at this time were Bishop Paul Aql, Vicar General for the Maronite Patriarch in the district of Jbeil (Byblos), and the Superior General of the Order, surrounded by all the monks from annaya. The coffins were opened and the following evidence was recorded: "The bloody body fluid observed in 1899 and in 1927 has persisted. It covers the entire cadaver and has drenched the clothing. One parttheir God as they implored His mercy and the recovery of those sick in body and soul. The priests were busy night and day administering the sacraments of Penance and the Eucharist. The cry "Miracle" rang out over and over again to the pealing of belss and loud cheers. Everyone wanted some sort of relic; even the earth in the courtyard which lay close to the tomb was scooped up and treasured. The gigantic oak which had shaded the hermit for may years, was set upon; its leaves, branches and even its bark were removed. The greater part of these items were used in infusion for the infirm, who would, upon recovery, rush to the monastery to give thanks to Father Sharbel.