Melkites: Greek Orthodox and Greek Catholics of the Patriarchates of Antioch, Alexandria and Jerusalem

A non-technical survey of the faith, history, and life of the Melkite Church — both Catholic and Orthodox — written for the average reader. Updated and translated from the 1994 French edition. A bird’s-eye view of the following topics is presented:

• a brief history of the Melkite Church
• the division within the Church
• the difficulties suffered under Islamic rule
• the historical development of Church doctrine
• Melkite’ iconography and architecture
• famous writers

as well as a quick tour of the Liturgy, spirituality, monasticism, and church law.