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melchite

/ˈmɛl.kaɪt/

Traduction: Nom désignant un chrétien oriental d'Égypte ou de Syrie adhérant à la foi orthodoxe définie par le concile de Chalcédoine en 451, ou un chrétien orthodoxe ou uniate appartenant aux patriarcats d'Alexandrie, d'Antioche ou de Jérusalem.

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noun

C2formalcommon/ˈmɛl.kaɪt/

nom propre

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.

  • 🇫🇷Nom désignant un chrétien oriental d'Égypte ou de Syrie adhérant à la foi orthodoxe définie par le concile de Chalcédoine en 451, ou un chrétien orthodoxe ou uniate appartenant aux patriarcats d'Alexandrie, d'Antioche ou de Jérusalem.
  1. Historical Christian adherent 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 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.

    🇫🇷Melchite (chrétien oriental)

    Synonymes: melkite

  2. Modern Christian denomination member C2 formal

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

    • 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.

    🇫🇷Melchite (chrétien orthodoxe ou uniate des patriarcats d'Orient)

    Synonymes: melkite

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