melchite

[mel-kahyt]

melchite Definition

a member of an Eastern Christian church in communion with the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church, but having its own liturgy and customs.

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Summary: melchite in Brief

A 'melchite' [mel-kahyt] is a member of an Eastern Christian church that is in communion with both the Roman Catholic Church and the Orthodox Church, but has its own liturgy and customs.