Greek Catholic

noun

Greek Catholic

a member of an Eastern Church in communion with the Greek patriarchal see of Constantinople
a member of one of the Uniat Greek Churches, which acknowledge the Pope's authority while retaining their own institutions, discipline, and liturgy

First recorded in 1905–10

It is the seat of a Greek-Catholic bishop, and possesses a beautiful cathedral built in the 18th century in late Gothic style.

The clock in the Greek Catholic church across the way told Johnny how long they had fought.

They even exchanged crowns after the fashion of the Greek Catholic ritual.

At a mission further up the river a Russian priest of the Greek Catholic church had gotten on board.

That it must have entered with or at least followed closely in the wake of the Greek Catholic Church is undeniable.

April 21, 2024absquatulate

[ab-skwoch-uh-leyt ]

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