Michel Edde was born on February 1, 1928, in Beirut. His parents were Selim Edde and Isabelle Malhama. He completed his elementary and secondary studies at St. Joseph’s School for Jesuit Fathers.

He was married to Yula Elias Doumit and had five children and 21 grandchildren. He held a law degree from the French Faculty of Law in Beirut and, in 1948, became a registered lawyer at the Bar Association.

He held several ministerial portfolios from the government of President Rashid Karami in 1966 until 1998 during the governance of President Rafic Hariri. He also headed several church institutions, Christian associations, and civil societies.

Michel Edde was awarded several medals of honor from Lebanon, France, Spain, and Poland. The Bible Society honored him in 2015 for his national, ecclesiastical, and social contributions. He was one of the great supporters of the Society’s mission in the service of the Church and the Word of God.

He passed away in 2019, leaving behind a legacy of service, dedication, and faith.