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Holy Communion

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Holy Communion
n.
The sacrament of the Eucharist received by a congregation.
Holy Communion
n
1. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) the celebration of the Eucharist
2. (Christianity / Ecclesiastical Terms) the consecrated elements of the Eucharist Often shortened to Communion
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.Holy CommunionHoly Communion - the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist; "the governor took Communion with the rest of the congregation"
Communion, manduction, sacramental manduction
ritual - the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
Eucharist, Eucharistic liturgy, Holy Eucharist, Holy Sacrament, Liturgy, Lord's Supper, sacrament of the Eucharist - a Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper by consecrating bread and wine
intercommunion - participation in Holy Communion by members of more than one church (eg Catholic and Orthodox)
Translations
Holy Communion n → la comunione, l'eucaristia
Holy Communion n → la comunione, l'eucaristia


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However, the book suffers from a kind of "prayer book fundamentalism," best illustrated in its treatment of the directives restricting reception of Holy Communion to persons who have been confirmed.
BCP: a finished product or a work in progress? by Portman, William / Anglican Journal
The statement reiterates Church teaching that with "few exceptions, only those who are members of the Catholic Church may receive Holy Communion at a Catholic Eucharist.
Bishops prepare to endorse documents by Catholic Insight
13) during the Maundy Thursday celebration of Holy Communion.
Maundy Thursday: April 13, 2006 by Bolton, Dennis R. / Currents in Theology and Mission
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