melchite

• Substantivo que designa um cristão oriental do Egito ou da Síria que segue a fé ortodoxa definida pelo Concílio de Calcedônia em 451, ou um cristão ortodoxo ou uniata pertencente aos patriarcados de Alexandria, Antioquia ou Jerusalém.

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.

nome próprio

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

   • 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.

   Membro de denominação cristã moderna

   • 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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