Melkite Greek Catholic
Complete Religious Profile & Analysis
1.6 million
Global Adherents
6
Primary Regions
1724
Founded
Core Beliefs
1
Catholic faith
2
Byzantine patrimony
Practices and Traditions
1
Byzantine liturgy
2
Iconography
Historical Background
Byzantine‑rite Eastern Catholic church in communion with Rome.
Compatibility Notes
For those seeking Byzantine spirituality within Catholic communion.
Distinctive Characteristics
Eastern Catholic church with Byzantine heritage, emphasizing Greek liturgy and Arab cultural identity.
Geographic Distribution
GlobalLatin AmericaEuropeAfricaAsiaNorth America