Early life
Dr. Elie Khalil Karouny was born in Mouallakat, Zahlé, in Lebanon's Bekaa Valley, into a close and devout Lebanese family. His father, Khalil, worked for the railway, and his mother, Alice Mahfouz, devoted herself to her family. Elie and his sister Lena both later became physicians. From childhood he was remembered as calm, smiling, generous and deeply contemplative.
A life of service
He was drawn early to writing, music, theatre, spirituality and service to others. He completed his primary and secondary studies at the Orthodox College of the Annunciation in Beirut and developed fluency in Arabic, French and English. His wish to become a doctor grew from a desire to care for people in need.
Medical career
After entering the Faculty of Medicine at Saint Joseph University, he graduated in 1988 and pursued advanced cardiology training in France, including work in Toulouse and Paris. His academic and clinical path included interventional cardiology, echocardiography, radiology and applied medical statistics. He later practiced as an invasive cardiologist at Saint George Hospital in Beirut while also dedicating time to patients in need.
Spiritual writings
Alongside medicine, Dr. Karouny wrote poetry, prose and reflections centered on faith, love, sacrifice and the meaning of life. His writings and the recollections of people who knew him became an important part of the archive preserved by his family.
Further archive
The original website contains a much longer biography with detailed academic appointments, diplomas, professional milestones and spiritual writings. This Django structure is ready for the complete archival text and original photographs to be inserted without changing the layout.