Noun
an Orthodox Christian or Uniate Christian belonging to the patriarchate of Alexandria or Antioch or Jerusalem
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
Source: WordNetIn a January 7, 2016 interview with the official Egyptian daily, Gregory III Laham, Patriarch of Antioch and All the East and leader of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church, expressed concern over the fate of Christian communities in the Arab world. Source: Internet
He also serves as deacon at St. Ann Melkite Greek Catholic Church in Danbury. Source: Internet
However, Makuria was a Melkite Christian, unlike Nobatia and Alodia. Source: Internet
The Melkite Church is experiencing much growth in the last several years. Source: Internet
The Melkite Patriarchs, appointed by the emperors as both spiritual leaders and civil governors, massacred those Egyptians they considered heretics. Source: Internet
While Latin bishops are no longer appointed to this Eastern titular see, Melkite bishops are. Source: Internet