melchite

• Sustantivo que designa a un cristiano oriental de Egipto o Siria que sigue la fe ortodoxa definida por el Concilio de Calcedonia en el año 451, o bien a un cristiano ortodoxo o uniata perteneciente a los patriarcados de Alejandría, Antioquía o Jerusalén.

A noun referring to an Eastern Christian in Egypt or Syria who adheres to the Orthodox faith as defined by the Council of Chalcedon in 451, or an Orthodox or Uniate Christian belonging to the patriarchates of Alexandria, Antioch, or Jerusalem.

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1. Historical Christian adherentC2formal

   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.

   Melquita (cristiano ortodoxo calcedoniano)

   • The Melchites accepted the decisions of the Council of Chalcedon.
   • Historically, Melchites were loyal to the Byzantine emperor's religious stance.
   • Many Melchite communities existed in Egypt and Syria.

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2. Modern Christian denomination memberC2formal

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

   Melquita

   • The Melchite Church has a rich liturgical tradition.
   • He is a Melchite from the patriarchate of Antioch.
   • Melchite communities maintain their distinct identity in the Middle East.

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