Uniate Christian (Noun)
Meaning
A member of the Uniat Church.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The uniate Christian churches originated in Eastern Europe as a result of various reunions with the Roman Catholic Church.
- Eastern uniate Christians celebrate Easter according to the Julian calendar, like the Eastern Orthodox Church.
- Historically, the uniate Christian churches maintained their own Eastern Christian traditions while acknowledging the authority of the Pope.
- Uniate Christians were also present in other Eastern European countries such as Poland, Slovakia, and Ukraine.
- Many uniate Christian churches still follow the same traditions as their Orthodox counterparts but recognize the Pope as the head of the worldwide Catholic Church.