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Uniate Christian

Definition:

An Uniate Christian is a member of an Eastern Christian church that has reunited with the Roman Catholic Church while maintaining its own traditions, liturgy, and hierarchy.

Sample Sentence 1 (noun, popular usage):

The Uniate Christians in Ukraine practice their faith in accordance with their own Eastern Christian traditions.

Sample Sentence 2 (noun, local usage):

The small village of Andriivka is predominantly inhabited by Uniate Christians, who have deep-rooted customs and rituals.

Sample Sentence 3 (adjective, popular usage):

Some scholars argue that the Uniate Christian community plays a crucial role in promoting ecumenism between different Christian denominations.

Sample Sentence 4 (adjective, local usage):

The Uniate Christian church located on Main Street has been a central gathering place for the local community for over a century.

Related Products:

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• Uniate Christianity: Its History and the Doctrine of Union
• Eastern Catholic Church: History, Liturgy, and Spirituality
• Ecumenism and Christian Unity: Moving Beyond Division