Byzantine rite Bih-zihn-teen rite Your browser does not support the audio element. [ English ] Definition The music of the liturgical Christian rite of the Eastern Roman Empire from the establishment of Constantinople (c. 300) until the Ottoman conquest (1453). The Divine Liturgy of the Byzantine rite corresponds to the Mass of the Roman rite. Share Share on Facebook (opens in a new tab) Share on X (opens in a new tab) Last Updated: 2016-05-19 15:42:23