Definition

1. Noun:
   • The Holy Eucharist: The Christian sacrament that commemorates the Last Supper of Jesus Christ with his disciples. In this rite, bread and wine are consecrated and consumed as the body and blood of Christ.

Usage

• The term "Holy Eucharist" is used as a proper noun to refer specifically to the central liturgical rite in many Christian traditions, particularly in Catholicism, Orthodoxy, and Anglicanism.
• It is often used in formal, religious, and theological contexts.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The congregation gathered to celebrate the Holy Eucharist.
  • Receiving the Holy Eucharist is a vital part of her faith.
  • The priest prepared the altar for the Holy Eucharist.

Advanced Usage

• "to receive the Holy Eucharist": to partake in the sacrament by consuming the consecrated bread and wine.
  • The faithful lined up to receive the Holy Eucharist.
• "the celebration of the Holy Eucharist": the act of performing the Eucharistic liturgy.
  • The celebration of the Holy Eucharist is the source and summit of the Christian life.

Variants and Related Words

• Eucharist (n): A more common, shortened form of "Holy Eucharist."
  • They attend a service where the Eucharist is offered weekly.
• Communion (n): Another term often used synonymously with Eucharist, emphasizing the communal aspect.
  • She took Holy Communion during the mass.
• The Lord's Supper (n): A term used in some Protestant traditions.
• The Blessed Sacrament (n): A term emphasizing the sanctified elements, especially the consecrated bread.

Synonyms

• The Sacrament: A general term, but often referring specifically to the Eucharist.
• The Divine Liturgy: The term used in Eastern Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches for the Eucharistic service.

Related Phrases

• Eucharistic Prayer: The central prayer of thanksgiving and consecration during the liturgy.
• Eucharistic Adoration: A devotional practice focusing on the consecrated host.

Notes

• The "Holy Eucharist" can refer to both the entire liturgical rite and the consecrated elements themselves (the bread and wine).
• It is considered one of the seven sacraments in Catholic and Orthodox theology.

Noun

1. a Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper by consecrating bread and wine