Definition

1. Noun:
   • The Last Supper: The final meal that, according to the Christian Gospels, Jesus shared with his disciples in Jerusalem before his crucifixion, traditionally identified as a Passover meal.
   • The Eucharist; Holy Communion: A central Christian sacrament or ordinance instituted by Jesus at the Last Supper, involving the consecration and consumption of bread and wine (or other elements) as his body and blood, commemorating his sacrifice.

Usage Examples

• Noun (The Last Supper):

  • Leonardo da Vinci's famous mural depicts the Lord's Supper.
  • The Gospel of John provides a detailed account of the Lord's Supper.

• Noun (The Eucharist):

  • The congregation gathers every Sunday to celebrate the Lord's Supper.
  • Different Christian denominations have varying interpretations of the Lord's Supper.

Advanced Usage

• "to partake of/take the Lord's Supper": To participate in the sacrament of Communion.

  • Members are invited to take the Lord's Supper as a sign of faith and remembrance.

• "to administer the Lord's Supper": To officiate the ceremony of Communion.

  • The priest will administer the Lord's Supper to the faithful.

Variants and Related Words

• The Last Supper: A specific name for the historical event.
• Eucharist: A common theological term for the sacrament.
• Holy Communion: Another common name for the sacrament, emphasizing communal participation.
• Mass: The term used in many Western liturgical traditions (especially Roman Catholic) for the service containing the Eucharist.
• The Breaking of Bread: An early Christian phrase for the sacrament.

Synonyms

• Communion
• The Sacrament
• The Lord's Table

Related Phrases

• The Words of Institution: The scriptural words spoken by Jesus at the Last Supper, recited during the sacrament.
• Eucharistic liturgy: The formal ritual or service for celebrating the Lord's Supper.

Noun

1. the traditional Passover supper of Jesus with his disciples on the eve of his crucifixion
2. a Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper by consecrating bread and wine