melkite

Eigenname

A noun referring to an Eastern Christian, originally in Egypt or Syria, who adheres to the Orthodox faith as defined by the Council of Chalcedon, or a member of the Uniate churches under the patriarchates of Alexandria, Antioch, or Jerusalem.

• 🇩🇪Substantiv, das einen orientalischen Christen bezeichnet, ursprünglich in Ägypten oder Syrien, der dem auf dem Konzil von Chalcedon definierten orthodoxen Glauben anhängt, oder ein Mitglied einer unierten Kirche unter den Patriarchaten von Alexandria, Antiochia oder Jerusalem.

1. Historical Orthodox Christian C2 formal

   An Eastern Christian in Egypt or Syria who adheres to the Orthodox faith as defined by the Council of Chalcedon in 451 and as accepted by the Byzantine emperor.

   • The Melkites maintained their allegiance to the Byzantine emperor after the Council of Chalcedon.
   • Historical records show that Melkites were prominent in the early Christian communities of the Middle East.
   • The Melkite tradition emphasizes the dual nature of Christ as defined at Chalcedon.

   🇩🇪Melkit

   Synonyme: greek orthodox

2. Modern Christian denomination C2 formal

   An Orthodox Christian or Uniate Christian belonging to the patriarchate of Alexandria, Antioch, or Jerusalem.

   • The Melkite Greek Catholic Church is in full communion with the Roman Catholic Church.
   • Melkite communities can be found in Syria, Lebanon, and the diaspora.
   • The Melkite patriarch presides over the church's liturgical and administrative affairs.

   🇩🇪Moderne christliche Konfession

   Synonyme: melchite

• melkites plural form
• melkites' possessive plural form
• melkite's possessive singular form