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eastern catholicism

 

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Noun eastern catholicism has 1 sense
  1. Eastern Catholicism - the beliefs and practices of any of the eastern Catholic Churches based in Constantinople or Antioch or Alexandria or Moscow or Jerusalem
    --1 is a kind of
    Catholicism, Catholicity

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Eastern Catholicism

Definition

Eastern Catholicism refers to the branch of the Catholic Church that follows the Eastern Christian tradition and is in full communion with the Pope.

Senses and Usages

Sense 1: Religious Denomination

Eastern Catholicism is a religious denomination that encompasses various Eastern Christian churches within the Catholic Church.

Example sentence: The Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church is one of the largest communities within Eastern Catholicism.

Sense 2: Liturgical Traditions

Eastern Catholicism emphasizes its unique liturgical traditions based on the traditions of Eastern Orthodox Christianity.

Example sentence: The rich iconography and chant are integral parts of the liturgical tradition in Eastern Catholicism.

Sense 3: Cultural Influence

Eastern Catholicism holds significant cultural influence in regions where it is practiced, blending local customs with religious traditions.

Example sentence: The Eastern Catholic Church in Lebanon has played a pivotal role in preserving the cultural heritage of Maronite Christians.

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