What is a Melkite rite?

The term Melkite (/ˈmɛlkaɪt/), also written Melchite, refers to various Eastern Christian churches of the Byzantine Rite and their members originating in the Middle East. The term comes from the common Central Semitic root M-L-K, meaning “royal”, and by extension “imperial” or loyal to the Byzantine Emperor.

Does Byzantine Catholic Church follow Pope?

Byzantines consider highest Bishop as the supreme authority of the sect, but do not consider him as infallible. They do not accept papacy; Roman Catholics accept Pope as the supreme authority of the sect, and consider him as infallible. 6.

Can I go to a Melkite Catholic Church?

The Melkite Greek Catholic Church is an Eastern Catholic Church in full communion with the Holy See as part of the worldwide Catholic Church. The Melkite Church is related to the Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch. Source: Wikipedia

Are Greek Orthodox Church the same as Catholics?

The two major divisions of the Catholic church are the Greek, or Eastern, and the Latin, or Western. The Western Catholic branch is also known as the Roman Catholic church, and the Eastern Catholic branch is also known as the Greek Orthodox church. The two parts make up the world Catholic church.

Are there any Catholic Greeks in Greece?

Yes there are Roman Catholic Greek communities, with at least 800 years old history. They mainly live in Aegean islands (especially cyclades), in northwest Peloponnese (south mainland), in Athens and in ionian islands

Can a Greek Orthodox baptize a Catholic?

Yes, it does. The person baptized as Catholic is considered baptized by the Orthodox church. Catholics permit such a person to take part in Orthodox sacraments, but the Orthodox don’t, for some reason. Yes. Having been a Roman Catholic that converted to the Eastern Orthodox faith all I needed to do was go through the Chrismation.