Melkite Greek Catholics

[Holly3278]

Hi everyone. What are the main differences in belief between Melkite Greek Catholics and Roman Catholics? Thanks!

 

[luvthelight]

holytransfiguration.org/easterntradition.html

holytransfiguration.org/faqs.html

Just look through the forums, there have already been many posts about various topics between the East/West and on the Melkites in particular

 

[Ignatius]

Hi everyone. What are the main differences in belief between Melkite Greek Catholics and Roman Catholics? Thanks!

Are you asking about the Melkite in particular, the Byzantine Churches, all of the Eastern Catholic Churches, or all of the Catholic Churches that are not ‘Roman’ Catholic.

 

[Pani_Rose]

An excellent resource for your study, melkite.org
melkite.org/

Primer of Melkite beliefs and traditions
melkite.org/PRIMER.htm

This is Holy Week at our parish, St. George
melkite.org/HolyWeek/Hweek.html

St. George
saintgeorgeonline.org/index-1.html

 

[diggerdomer]

Hi everyone. What are the main differences in belief between Melkite Greek Catholics and Roman Catholics? Thanks!

None. Both Catholic, so no main differences.

 

[bpbasilphx]

None. Both Catholic, so no main differences.

Plenty of main differences: liturgy, sacramental praxis, ecclesiology, spirituality, canonical practice…

And so it goes.

Melkites (and Eastern Catholics generally) are not just Roman Catholics who say Mass funny.

 

[diggerdomer]

Plenty of main differences: liturgy, sacramental praxis, ecclesiology, spirituality, canonical practice…

And so it goes.

Melkites (and Eastern Catholics generally) are not just Roman Catholics who say Mass funny.

There Sacraments and liturgy are completely valid as Catholic. They are in union with the Pope just as Roman (and all) Catholics are. Their canonical practice is also authorized by the Pope (just like all Catholics).

So…again…no major differences. Differences, yes; major, no.

 

[bpbasilphx]

\Their canonical practice is also authorized by the Pope (just like all Catholics).\

It is not necessary for Eastern Catholics that their canonical practice or anything else be "authorized by the Pope."

 

[diggerdomer]

\Their canonical practice is also authorized by the Pope (just like all Catholics).\

It is not necessary for Eastern Catholics that their canonical practice or anything else be "authorized by the Pope."

The Code of Canon Law for Eastern Churches was promulgated by the authority of Pope John Paul II. If the Pope didn’t approve it, it would not be effective.

The Congregation for Oriental Churches has similar authority over the Oriental Churches as other parts of the Vatican Curia have over those in the Latin Rite.

That’s all I meant.

 

[bpbasilphx]

I suggest you read all these documents for the attitude of the Eastern Churches about themselves and their relationship with Rome.

melkite.org/xCouncil/CouncilIntro.htm

 

[bkovacs]

Wish there was a Melkite parish in Bucks county PA.

 

[eichenb2]

I visited a Melkite Catholic parish and thought it was wonderful. I do intend to go back.

 

[Aboveallbereal]

For long I was a typically ( I suppose) ignorant western Latin rite Catholic who was unaware even of the existence of Melkites, Chaldeans etc but lately reading and learning about them has been fascinating. One begins to see the history of our Church is a wholly different light. Thanks to everyone for the links posted here.

 

[bpbasilphx]

For long I was a typically ( I suppose) ignorant western Latin rite Catholic who was unaware even of the existence of Melkites, Chaldeans etc but lately reading and learning about them has been fascinating. One begins to see the history of our Church is a wholly different light. Thanks to everyone for the links posted here.

Don’t feel bad. A lot of Catholics (especially self-styled traditionalists), to say nothing about Protestants, are under the impression that the Latin Church IS the only Catholic Church.

 

[pauljacob]

The Milkites like the Greeks use leavened bread for communion, while the Catholic Church uses unleavened bread – just like Our Lord used unleavened bread for the last supper and the institution of the Eucharist.

Check these awesome Christian wallpapers:
mica-el.com/christmaswallpaper.html

 

[SyroMalankara]

Is this a spammer or are you a real person?

If a real person, please be careful with your language. The Melkites are Catholic, just not Latin.

 

[diggerdomer]

The Milkites like the Greeks use leavened bread for communion, while the Catholic Church uses unleavened bread – just like Our Lord used unleavened bread for the last supper and the institution of the Eucharist.

Check these awesome Christian wallpapers:
mica-el.com/christmaswallpaper.html

Melkites are Catholic.

 

[renewedcatholic]

I don’t know very much about the Melkites, but my family is Lebanese and everyone up until my grandfather and his siblings were raised in the Melkite tradition. From my understanding, when my grandfather was baptised he became a full member of the church. For instance, at his baptism, he was also Comfirmed and received First Holy Communion (I think that is all…). Besides that, I think the main differences are in the liturgy, but are mainly just cultural differences. I might have misunderstood what my grandparents have told me a little, but I do know that they are in union with the Roman Catholic Church.

 

[abounaandre]

Happy New Years! Do you realize that you also may be a Melkite? The question is: what religion is your father’s? If you answer Roman Catholic then you are Roman Catholic; if you answer Protestant or no religion, you are most probably Melkite Catholic. A canon lawyer could tell you. You can find one at the bishop’s office or there could be one in one of the parishes in your town.

Don’t worry it does not have to make a difference in your life unless you want it to make a difference.

 

[eichenb2]

Invitation to All:

Our Lady of Redemption Melkite Catholic Church in Warren, MI

olormelkite.org/