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Eucharist

[yoo-kuh-rist] / ˈju kə rɪst /
NOUN
holy communion
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They administered the Eucharist instead to the members of the procession and to police officers who were nearby.

From Salon Apr. 6, 2026

In June 1530 Hans Holbein the Younger was rounded up for being a truant from the Reformed Church and its newfangled Eucharist.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 27, 2026

On Monday, the feast of Epiphany in the Christian calendar, Mr Welby will attend two services at Lambeth Palace, a Eucharist at lunchtime and Evensong later in the day.

From BBC Jan. 5, 2025

The bishops also heard a progress report on plans for a nationwide gathering in Indianapolis in July 2024 focused on devotion to the Eucharist — the communion celebration at the heart of Catholic worship.

From Seattle Times Jun. 15, 2023

All religions, even musical ones, need their Eucharist, their Pooja, their Shahada, their Pint - moments of high observance and ritual.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall




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