intercommunion

/,intəkə'mju:njən/
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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • Participation in Holy Communion by members of more than one church: The act or practice of members from different Christian denominations (e.g., Catholic and Orthodox) receiving the Eucharist together.
    • A state of mutual communication or fellowship: A condition of close association, mutual sharing, or spiritual exchange between individuals or groups.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The ecumenical service was marked by a rare moment of intercommunion between the Protestant and Anglican congregations.
    • Theological dialogues have slowly opened the door to greater intercommunion among the ancient churches.
    • Beyond its religious sense, the poet described a deep intercommunion of souls among the old friends.
Advanced Usage
  • "To be in intercommunion with": To be in a state of mutual fellowship or sacramental sharing with another church or group.
    • The two dioceses declared they were in full intercommunion, allowing for shared liturgical life.
Variants and Related Words
  • Intercommune (verb, archaic): To hold intimate converse; to commune together.
  • Communion (noun): The sharing or exchanging of intimate thoughts and feelings; also, the Christian sacrament of the Eucharist.
Synonyms
  • Fellowship: Friendly association, especially with people who share one's interests.
  • Ecumenism: The principle or aim of promoting unity among the world's Christian churches.
Related Phrases
  • Sacramental sharing: A phrase often used interchangeably with in theological contexts.
  • Eucharistic hospitality: The practice of inviting Christians of other traditions to receive communion.
Related Idioms
  • A communion of spirits: An idiom describing a deep, non-physical connection between people, similar to the broader sense of .
Noun
  1. participation in Holy Communion by members of more than one church (eg Catholic and Orthodox)