Holy Communion
ˈhoʊli kəˈmjuːniən
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Definition of Holy Communion - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
elementsconsecrated bread and wine in the Eucharist
  • The priest blessed the Holy Communion before distribution.
Eucharist Lord's Supper Mass
2.
religioncelebration of the Eucharist in a church
  • The Holy Communion was held at the cathedral.
Eucharist Lord's Supper Mass
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Expressions with Holy Communion

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take Holy Communionv.
receive bread and wine in a Christian religious ceremony
She takes Holy Communion every Sunday.

Expressions with holy

holy cowexp.
used to express surprise or amazement
Holy cow, that was a close call!
holy grailn.
something very important that is hard to get
Finding a cure for cancer is the holy grail of medicine.
holy hellintj.
shows strong displeasure or frustration about a situation
Holy hell, why did you do that?
holy molyintj.
show shock or disbelief in a mild, friendly way
Holy moly! I can't believe you did that!
holy terrorn.
very troublesome or mischievous child
My nephew is a holy terror at family gatherings.
holy grail questn.
ultimate goal pursued with great effort
Winning the championship was his holy grail quest.

Expressions with communion

in communion withadj.
sharing thoughts or feelings with someone
She felt in communion with her best friend.
receive communionv.
participate in the Christian rite of Eucharist
She will receive communion at the Sunday service.
communion of the saintsn.
spiritual union among Christians in the Church
The communion of the saints is a core belief in Christianity.
make one's communionv.
participate in the Christian rite of Holy Communion
She will make her communion this Sunday.
communion platen.
plate used to hold communion bread
The communion plate was passed around during the service.
take communionv.
receive the consecrated elements of the Eucharist
She went to the altar to take communion.
take one's first communionv.
receive the Eucharist for the first time
She will take her first communion next Sunday.
communion wafern.
sacramental bread used in the Eucharist
The priest distributed the communion wafer to the congregation.
communion of saintsn.
spiritual fellowship of all Christians, living and dead
The church teaches the communion of saints as a core belief.
communion tablen.
table in churches for communion service
The priest prepared the bread on the communion table.

Terms related to Holy Communion

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communionholyaltarceremonyliturgyritualsacramentserviceworshipchurchrite

Terms with Holy Communion included in their meaning

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Lord's tablen.
religion
the sacrament of Holy Communion
Lord's tablen.
Christianity
the table used for Holy Communion preparation
break breadv.
Christianity
participate in Holy Communion
make one's communionv.
religion
participate in the Christian rite of Holy Communion
intercommunionn.
religion
sharing Holy Communion between different denominations
prosphoran.
religion
holy bread used for communion in Orthodox Church
Eucharistn.
religion
Christian sacrament of Holy Communion

Examples of Holy Communion in a sentence

  • Holy Communion is a sacred ritual in their church.
  • Children prepared for their first Holy Communion.
  • The church was decorated for Holy Communion.

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  1. French:Sainte Communion, communion, ...
  2. German:Heilige Kommunion, ...
  3. Italian:Santa Comunione, ...
  4. Spanish:Sagrada Comunión, Santa Comunión, ...
  5. Portuguese:Sagrada Comunhão, Comunhão Solene, ...
  6. Chinese:圣餐, ...
  7. Japanese:聖体拝領, 聖餐式, ...
  8. Arabic:عُنْصُر مُقَدَّس, القربان المقدس, ...
  9. Hebrew:לֶחֶם הַקֹּדֶשׁ, הַסְּעוּדָה הַקְּדוֹשָׁה, ...
  10. Russian:Святое Причастие, ...
  11. Ukrainian:Святе Причастя, ...
  12. Hindi:पवित्र भोज, होली कम्युनियन, ...

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