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Melkite Greek Rite
Melkite Greek Rite, one of the liturgical traditions of the Catholic Church.
history
The Melkite Greek Catholic Church, centered in the Middle East, follows the Byzantine liturgical tradition in Arabic and Greek. It entered into full communion with Rome in the eighteenth century and is led by the Patriarch of Antioch.
background
The Melkite Rite is a usage of the Byzantine liturgical tradition, prominent in Syria, Lebanon, and the wider Antiochene region.
summary
Melkite Greek Rite, one of the liturgical traditions of the Catholic Church.