sacramental manduction
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Definition
- Noun:
- The act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist: This is a formal and theological term for the act of receiving the consecrated bread and wine during a Christian Communion service. It specifically refers to the physical and spiritual participation in this central rite.
Usage
- This term is highly specialized and used primarily in formal theological, liturgical, or academic writing about Christian sacraments. It is not common in everyday speech.
- It refers to the specific action of partaking in the Eucharist, distinct from the broader service or the elements themselves.
Examples
- Noun:
- The priest emphasized the importance of sacramental manduction for the faithful.
- Theology students studied the history and significance of sacramental manduction.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used to discuss the theology, grace, or spiritual effects believed to be received through the act.
- The doctrine explores the grace imparted through sacramental manduction.
Variants and Related Words
- Communion (n): A more common term for the Eucharist or the act of receiving it.
- Eucharist (n): The Christian ceremony commemorating the Last Supper, in which bread and wine are consecrated and consumed.
- The Lord's Supper (n): Another name for the Eucharist.
- Receiving Communion: A standard phrase describing the act.
Synonyms
- Receiving the Eucharist
- Partaking of Communion
- Taking Communion
Notes
- Sacramental manduction is a compound noun formed from "sacramental" (relating to a sacrament) and "manduction" (a rare, formal word for the act of eating or chewing). Its meaning is entirely specific to this religious context.
- In the provided reference example, "the governor took Communion with the rest of the congregation" describes an act of sacramental manduction using common language.
Noun
- the act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist
- the governor took Communion with the rest of the congregation