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==History==
==History==


This order was found in 1696 by five monks (including [[Neophytos Nasri]]) who left the [[Balamand Monastery]] to look for a quite place where to better follow the [[Basilian monk|rule of Saint Basil]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.opuslibani.org.lb/vida/OBCSJB/main1.html|title=Ordre Basilien Chouerite de St. Jean Baptiste - Fondé en 1696, Au Liban|publisher=Opus Libani|accessdate=2009-03-12}}</ref> They settled in 1710<ref>[http://saintjoseph.org.au/Services.php?cat=show&id=32 Saint Joseph Melkite Catholic Church]</ref> in the village of Choueir (or ''[[Dhour El Shuwayr]]'', near ''Khinchara'') in [[Mount Lebanon]] using the little church of [[John the Baptist|Saint John the Baptist]], from which they took the name and that is still their motherhouse ({{coord|33.921575|35.732780|display=inline|type:landmark}}).
This order was found in 1696 by five monks (including [[Neophytos Nasri]]) who left the [[Balamand Monastery]] to look for a quite place where to better follow the [[Basilian monk|rule of Saint Basil]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.opuslibani.org.lb/vida/OBCSJB/main1.html |title=Ordre Basilien Chouerite de St. Jean Baptiste - Fondé en 1696, Au Liban |publisher=Opus Libani |accessdate=2009-03-12 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20081113122619/http://www.opuslibani.org.lb/vida/OBCSJB/main1.html |archivedate=2008-11-13 |df= }}</ref> They settled in 1710<ref>[http://saintjoseph.org.au/Services.php?cat=show&id=32 Saint Joseph Melkite Catholic Church]{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> in the village of Choueir (or ''[[Dhour El Shuwayr]]'', near ''Khinchara'') in [[Mount Lebanon]] using the little church of [[John the Baptist|Saint John the Baptist]], from which they took the name and that is still their motherhouse ({{coord|33.921575|35.732780|display=inline|type:landmark}}).


In 1733 [[Abdallah Zakher]] set up an [[Arabic language]] [[printing press]] using [[movable type]] at the monastery of Saint John at Choueir, the first home made press in Lebanon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onefineart.com/en/articles_arts/premiere_imprimerie_liban.shtml|title=Les Origines et le Rayonnement culturel de la première imprimerie à caractères Arabes au Liban (1733)|author=Joseph Abou Nohra|accessdate=2009-03-12}}</ref> In 1757 [[Pope Benedict XIV]] approved their particular rules, and the final approval from [[Papacy|Rome]] was given in 1772.
In 1733 [[Abdallah Zakher]] set up an [[Arabic language]] [[printing press]] using [[movable type]] at the monastery of Saint John at Choueir, the first home made press in Lebanon.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.onefineart.com/en/articles_arts/premiere_imprimerie_liban.shtml|title=Les Origines et le Rayonnement culturel de la première imprimerie à caractères Arabes au Liban (1733)|author=Joseph Abou Nohra|accessdate=2009-03-12}}</ref> In 1757 [[Pope Benedict XIV]] approved their particular rules, and the final approval from [[Papacy|Rome]] was given in 1772.
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Between 1824 and 1832 the order split into two branches: the '''[[Basilian Alepian Order]]''' (formed mainly by monks who came from [[Aleppo]] area), and ''Baladites'' or '''Basilian Chouerite Order''' (who came mainly from [[Lebanon]] and [[Galilee]]). The order founded its [[seminary]] in 1880 and run many parishes in the [[Middle East]]. Three Melkite Patriarchs and about 36 bishops were members of the Basilian Chouerites.
Between 1824 and 1832 the order split into two branches: the '''[[Basilian Alepian Order]]''' (formed mainly by monks who came from [[Aleppo]] area), and ''Baladites'' or '''Basilian Chouerite Order''' (who came mainly from [[Lebanon]] and [[Galilee]]). The order founded its [[seminary]] in 1880 and run many parishes in the [[Middle East]]. Three Melkite Patriarchs and about 36 bishops were members of the Basilian Chouerites.


The female branch of the order; the congregation of [[Basilian Chouerite Sisters]], was founded in 1737 and approved in 1763 by [[Pope Clement XIII]]. The first house of this congregation was the Monastery of the Annunciation at [[Zouk Mikael]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.saintjoseph.org.au/ChoueriteSisters.php?cat=show&id=8|title=The Congregation of Basilian Chouerite Sisters|publisher=St Joseph Melkite Catholic Church Melbourne|accessdate=2009-03-12}}</ref>
The female branch of the order; the congregation of [[Basilian Chouerite Sisters]], was founded in 1737 and approved in 1763 by [[Pope Clement XIII]]. The first house of this congregation was the Monastery of the Annunciation at [[Zouk Mikael]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.saintjoseph.org.au/ChoueriteSisters.php?cat=show&id=8 |title=The Congregation of Basilian Chouerite Sisters |publisher=St Joseph Melkite Catholic Church Melbourne |accessdate=2009-03-12 }}{{dead link|date=October 2016 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>


==References==
==References==

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For other Basilian orders, see Basilian.

The Basilian Chouerite Order of Saint John the Baptist is a religious order of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church. The Latin name of this order is Ordo Basilianus Sancti Iohannis Baptistae, the French name is Ordre Basilien Chouerite de Saint Jean Baptiste, the abbreviation used after the name is B.C.[1]

History

This order was found in 1696 by five monks (including Neophytos Nasri) who left the Balamand Monastery to look for a quite place where to better follow the rule of Saint Basil.[2] They settled in 1710[3] in the village of Choueir (or Dhour El Shuwayr, near Khinchara) in Mount Lebanon using the little church of Saint John the Baptist, from which they took the name and that is still their motherhouse (33°55′18″N 35°43′58″E / 33.921575°N 35.732780°E / 33.921575; 35.732780).

In 1733 Abdallah Zakher set up an Arabic language printing press using movable type at the monastery of Saint John at Choueir, the first home made press in Lebanon.[4] In 1757 Pope Benedict XIV approved their particular rules, and the final approval from Rome was given in 1772.

The Basilian Salvatorian Order soon became one of the two main religious orders of the Melkite Catholic Church. The other order was the Basilian Salvatorian Order. According to their tradition, the Basilian Salvatorian Order had a more missionary aim, while the Basilian Chouerite Order was more contemplative. The Basilian Salvatorian Order recruited in the areas of Damascus and South Lebanon, while the Basilian Chouerite Order recruited in the areas of Aleppo, Homs, North Lebanon and Galilee. Attempts to unite these two orders in the 18th century failed: the opposition between them and between the different communities from which they recruit members is an important aspect to understand in the early history of the Melkite Catholic Church.

Between 1824 and 1832 the order split into two branches: the Basilian Alepian Order (formed mainly by monks who came from Aleppo area), and Baladites or Basilian Chouerite Order (who came mainly from Lebanon and Galilee). The order founded its seminary in 1880 and run many parishes in the Middle East. Three Melkite Patriarchs and about 36 bishops were members of the Basilian Chouerites.

The female branch of the order; the congregation of Basilian Chouerite Sisters, was founded in 1737 and approved in 1763 by Pope Clement XIII. The first house of this congregation was the Monastery of the Annunciation at Zouk Mikael.[5]

References

  1. ^ *Catholic Orders Abbreviations
  2. ^ "Ordre Basilien Chouerite de St. Jean Baptiste - Fondé en 1696, Au Liban". Opus Libani. Archived from the original on 2008-11-13. Retrieved 2009-03-12. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  3. ^ Saint Joseph Melkite Catholic Church[permanent dead link]
  4. ^ Joseph Abou Nohra. "Les Origines et le Rayonnement culturel de la première imprimerie à caractères Arabes au Liban (1733)". Retrieved 2009-03-12.
  5. ^ "The Congregation of Basilian Chouerite Sisters". St Joseph Melkite Catholic Church Melbourne. Retrieved 2009-03-12.[permanent dead link]



See also

Maronite Religious Institutes (Orders)


Melkite Religious Institutes (Orders)





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