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Communion

DEFINITIONS OF: Communion

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n the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist

“the governor took Communion with the rest of the congregation”
Synonyms:
Holy Communion, manduction, sacramental manduction
Types:
intercommunion
participation in Holy Communion by members of more than one church (eg Catholic and Orthodox)
Type of:
ritual
the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
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