Greek rite

American  

noun

1. the rite of the Greek Orthodox Church and of certain Uniat churches, observed in the Greek language.

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Example Sentences

Had she not been married to a Russian subject by the Greek rite in Paris?

From The Primadonna by Crawford, F. Marion (Francis Marion)

My young carpenter—a Christian—half Syrian, half Copt, of the Greek rite, and altogether a Cairene—would have pleased you. 

From Letters from Egypt by Ross, Janet

In churches of the Greek rite a little of the old year’s chrism is left in the jar to communicate its sanctity to that of the new.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 2 "Anjar" to "Apollo" by Various

There being many Christians of the United Greek rite throughout the dominions of the Sultan, it was necessary that the Holy Father should negotiate, occasionally, with the successor of Mahomet.

From Pius IX. And His Time by Dawson, Æneas MacDonell

The Greek rite for the celebration of the holy eucharist requires three things which are not used in the western church.

From Russia As Seen and Described by Famous Writers by Singleton, Esther