eucharist meaning
ENWEucharist
- The Eucharist /ˈjuːkərɪst/ (also called Holy Communion, the Lord's Supper, and other names) is a rite considered by most Christian churches to be a sacrament.
- Christians generally recognize a special presence of Christ in this rite, though they differ about exactly how, where, and when Christ is present.
- In spite of differences between Christians about various aspects of the Eucharist, there is, according to the Encyclopædia Britannica,
- The word Eucharist may refer not only to the rite but also to the consecrated bread (leavened or unleavened) and wine (or grape juice) used in the rite.
EN Eucharist
- NounPLeucharistsSUF-ist
- Alternative form of Eucharist.
- Alternative form of Eucharist.
Definition of eucharist in English Dictionary
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- en eucharistic
- en eucharistical
- fr eucharistie
- fr eucharisties
- fr eucharistique
Source: Wiktionary