Associations to the word «Uniate»

Wiktionary

UNIATE, adjective. Of or pertaining to any of several Christian Churches, mostly from Eastern Europe, that are in communion with the Roman Catholic Church, but use their own language and customs

Dictionary definition

UNIATE, noun. A member of the Uniat Church.
UNIATE, adjective. Of or relating to former Eastern Christian or Orthodox churches that have been received under the jurisdiction of the Church of Rome but retain their own rituals and practices and canon law.

Wise words

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