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Eastern rite

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noun
the rite of an Eastern church, usually observed in the national language of the country where the church is located.
a Uniate church.
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British Dictionary definitions for Eastern rite

Eastern rite
noun
the rite and liturgy of an Eastern Church or of a Uniat Church
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