melkite

• 指东方基督徒，最初指埃及或叙利亚地区信奉迦克墩大公会议所定正统信仰的基督徒，也指亚历山大、安条克或耶路撒冷牧首区下与罗马天主教共融的东方礼天主教徒。

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.

专有名词

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.

   梅尔基特派

   • 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.

   同义词greek orthodox

2. Modern Christian denominationC2formal

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

   现代基督教派别

   • 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.

   同义词melchite