Basilian Chouerite Order of Saint John the Baptist
The Basilian Chouerite Order of Saint John the Baptist (Latin: Ordo Basilianus Sancti Iohannis Baptistæ) is a Melkite Greek Catholic monastic order of Pontifical Right for Men. The members of the Order add the nominal B.C after their names to indicate their membership in the Order.
| Ordo Basilianus Sancti Iohannis Baptistæ (Latin) | |
| Abbreviation | B.C. (post-nominal letters) |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1697 |
| Founder | Neophytos Nasri |
| Type | Monastic Order of Pontifical Right (for Men) |
| Headquarters | Couvent Saint-Jean, Khonchara, B.P. 188, Bikfaya, Lebanon |
Membership | 45 members (36 priests) as of 2018 |
Superior General | Archimandrite Elie Maalouf, B.C. |
Parent organization | Melkite Greek Catholic Church of the Byzantine Tradition |
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