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Eucharist

[yoo-kuh-rist] / ˈju kə rɪst /
NOUN
holy communion
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He went toward the altar through a veil of thick smoke and first reached for the antimins, a rectangular piece of cloth that is necessary to celebrate the Liturgy, or Eucharist.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 18, 2026

Growing up in a religious, partly Hispanic household, I learned from an early age that eating the Eucharist at church was representative of consuming Jesus’ body and blood.

From Salon Jan. 23, 2024

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

Mr Welby is speaking at the service of Holy Communion on Sunday, giving a longer version of the sermon during Easter Eucharist later in the morning.

From BBC Apr. 9, 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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