melkite schism

The Melkite Schism refers to the split that occurred within the Melkite Greek Catholic Church in the 18th century. It involved a disagreement over the appointment of bishops by the Pope, as some members sought more autonomy from Rome. As a result, a faction broke away and formed the Melkite Greek Orthodox Church, while the remaining group continued as the Melkite Greek Catholic Church.

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