Definition of communion

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Communion (n.) The sacrament of the eucharist; the celebration of the Lord's supper; the act of partaking of the sacrament; as, to go to communion; to partake of the communion..

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Churchwarden :: Churchwarden (n.) One of the officers (usually two) in an Episcopal church, whose duties vary in different dioceses, but always include the provision of what is necessary for the communion service..
Self-communion :: Self-communion (n.) Communion with one's self; thoughts about one's self.
Particle :: Particle (n.) The smaller hosts distributed in the communion of the laity.
Correspond :: Correspond (v. i.) To have intercourse or communion; especially, to hold intercourse or to communicate by sending and receiving letters; -- followed by with..
Converse :: Converse (n.) Frequent intercourse; familiar communion; intimate association.
Deacon :: Deacon (n.) An officer in Christian churches appointed to perform certain subordinate duties varying in different communions. In the Roman Catholic and Episcopal churches, a person admitted to the lowest order in the ministry, subordinate to the bishops and priests. In Presbyterian churches, he is subordinate to the minister and elders, and has charge of certain duties connected with the communion service and the care of the poor. In Congregational churches, he is subordinate to the pastor, and
Introit :: Introit (n.) An anthem or psalm sung before the Communion service.
Schismatize :: Schismatize (v. i.) To take part in schism; to make a breach of communion in the church.
Fellowship :: Fellowship (v. t.) To acknowledge as of good standing, or in communion according to standards of faith and practice; to admit to Christian fellowship..
Gloria :: Gloria (n.) A portion of the Mass (Gloria in Excelsis Deo, Glory be to God on high), and also of the communion service in some churches. In the Episcopal Church the version in English is used..
Self-commune :: Self-commune (n.) Self-communion.
Presbyterian :: Presbyterian (a.) Of or pertaining to a presbyter, or to ecclesiastical government by presbyters; relating to those who uphold church government by presbyters; also, to the doctrine, discipline, and worship of a communion so governed..
Excommunion :: Excommunion () A shutting out from communion; excommunication.
Agape :: Agape (n.) The love feast of the primitive Christians, being a meal partaken of in connection with the communion..
Postcomminion :: Postcomminion (n.) The concluding portion of the communion service.
Credence :: Credence (n.) The small table by the side of the altar or communion table, on which the bread and wine are placed before being consecrated..
Propound :: Propound (v. t.) To propose or name as a candidate for admission to communion with a church.
Intercommunion :: Intercommunion (n.) Mutual communion; as, an intercommunion of deities..
Excommunicate :: Excommunicate (v. t.) To put out of communion; especially, to cut off, or shut out, from communion with the church, by an ecclesiastical sentence..
Commune :: Commune (n.) Communion; sympathetic intercourse or conversation between friends.
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