Syriac: It means one of the six temples that were built by Batlimos the 5th (Ptolemy V), King of Egypt in Mount Lebanon according to the story narrated by Sheikh Antonios Abi Khattar in his book “The Synopsis of Lebanon's History”, (kept as a reference at the Jesuits Fathers’ library) There are many historical evidences indicating that our society helped in keeping the sect from collapsing against other beliefs.

– David Ben Joseline: He was ordained in 1401 by the Patriarch John El Jaji and it seemed that this Bishop was a historian.

In attempt to reinforce his religious and political position, he called for some Jacobeans, and among them Hajj Hassan and made Hadsheet as their lodge.

Many other prominent figures in the history of Hadchit were Sheikh Youssef El Khoury, known for his political influence in Northern Lebanon and Admiral Sheikh Antonio Ramon El Khoury Younes (Jūri Yunis), who had a great role in the politics of Venezuela in the mid 1900s.

The El Khoury Sheikhs of Hadchit's lineage goes back to the late 1700s, when they were endowed with their nobility title by the Ottoman Empire.

Although the industry in Hadchit is still at the rise of its progress, it is mostly active in the construction field and some craftworks as well as the production of alcoholic beverages.

Hadchit is becoming a sport centre as it offers climbers a unique climbing experience with the scenery of the Valley of Qadisha.