Uniat Church (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several churches in eastern Europe or the Middle East that acknowledge papal authority but retain their own liturgy.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The Ukrainian Catholic Church is the largest Uniat Church, maintaining strong ties with the Roman Catholic Church.
- A particular Uniat Church may differ significantly from the Roman Catholic Church in terms of its liturgical practices.
- The Melkite Greek Catholic Church is considered a Uniat Church due to its Eastern Orthodox traditions combined with its recognition of papal authority.
- After enduring centuries of persecution, many faithful members of the Uniat Church in Eastern Europe remained steadfast in their devotion.
- Following the fall of the Soviet Union, a significant number of members from a local Uniat Church openly rededicated themselves to their faith.