Greek Catholic

American  

noun

1. a member of the Greek Orthodox Church.

2. a Uniat belonging to a church observing the Greek rite.

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Greek Catholic British  

noun

1. a member of an Eastern Church in communion with the Greek patriarchal see of Constantinople

2. a member of one of the Uniat Greek Churches, which acknowledge the Pope's authority while retaining their own institutions, discipline, and liturgy

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Etymology

Origin of Greek Catholic

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

In Damascus, Father Makarios Qalouma from a Greek Catholic parish said he was keen for the visit to bring "hope and peace" to Lebanon and Syria.

From Barron's

There has also been strong criticism from Ukrainians on social media, including the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic church.

From BBC

Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk, the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, said Sunday that surrender is not on the minds of Ukrainians.

From Seattle Times

The pope said “nothing,” said the Rev. Roman Demush, who leads the youth ministry office for the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church.

From New York Times

“Now I know it by heart,” he said of the Greek Catholic liturgy.

From Los Angeles Times