Schism and Dialogue in Antioch: Melkite-Orthodox Relations, 1724 – Present

Authors

Berge Traboulsi, Haigazian University, Beirut, Lebanon

Abstract

More than three centuries after the emergence of Uniatism and the 1724 Antiochian schism, deep divisions persist between the Melkite Greek Catholic and Greek Orthodox Churches. Despite ecumenical milestones and the official condemnation of Uniatism, full ecclesiastical union remains elusive. Efforts to heal the 1054 schism between Roman Catholicism and Eastern Orthodoxy likewise continue to encounter significant obstacles. This study examines traditional Melkite–Orthodox relations, academic initiatives, and dialogue efforts within the Antiochian context. It advocates bold, reform-oriented approaches to coexistence and collaboration—grounded in human rights and fraternity—moving beyond polemics toward mutual understanding, reconciliation, and trust.

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Recommended Citation

Traboulsi, Berge (2025) "Schism and Dialogue in Antioch: Melkite-Orthodox Relations, 1724 – Present," The Journal of Social Encounters: Vol. 9: Iss. 2, 32-48.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.69755/2995-2212.1362
Available at: https://digitalcommons.csbsju.edu/social_encounters/vol9/iss2/4