melkite

• Nom désignant un chrétien oriental, à l'origine en Égypte ou en Syrie, adhérant à la foi orthodoxe définie par le concile de Chalcédoine, ou membre des Églises uniates relevant des patriarcats d'Alexandrie, d'Antioche ou de Jérusalem.

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.

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1. Historical Orthodox ChristianC2formal

   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.

   Melkite (chrétien chalcédonien)

   • 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.

   Synonymesgreek orthodox

2. Modern Christian denominationC2formal

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

   Melkite

   • 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.

   Synonymesmelchite