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The term Melkite (/ ˈ m ɛ l k aɪ t /), also written Melchite, refers to various Eastern Christian churches of the Byzantine Rite and their members originating in West Asia. The term comes from the common Central Semitic root m-l-k, meaning "royal", referring to the loyalty to the Byzantine emperor.
- Melkite Greek Catholic Church
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- Melkite Catholic Patriarchate of Antioch
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Nov 11, 2015 · November 11, 2015. An Introduction: Who are the Melkite Greek Catholics? Father Thomas A. Moses. The question often arises in the life of a Melkite Catholic, “who are you?” I have never heard a good, concise, complete explanation of who or what the Melkite Church is.
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MELKITE GREEK CATHOLIC CHURCH. The Melkite Church is one of the 22 autonomous Catholic churches ( ecclesiae sui juris ) with its own patriarch. Its origin goes back to the traditions of the Church of Antioch, today Antakia in Turkey. The term "Melkite" comprises a Syriac root with a Greek ending that means "kingly."
The non-Chalcedonian Churches remain in communion to this day and are generally known as the Oriental Orthodox Churches. It is in the context of this Chalcedonian controversy that the term Melkite first made its appearance. The Byzantine Emperor often used his civil power to enforce Chalcedonian teaching in his realm.
The term Melkite ( / ˈmɛlkaɪt / ), also written Melchite, refers to various Eastern Christian churches of the Byzantine Rite and their members originating in West Asia. The term comes from the common Central Semitic root m-l-k, meaning "royal", referring to the loyalty to the Byzantine emperor.
