Definition

Noun: * Sacramental wine: A type of wine, typically red, that is consecrated and used in the Christian ritual of Holy Communion (also called the Eucharist or the Lord's Supper). It symbolizes the blood of Jesus Christ.

Usage

Sacramental wine is used specifically in religious ceremonies. It is not consumed as an ordinary beverage but as part of a sacred rite. * The priest blessed the sacramental wine before offering it to the congregation. * In some Christian traditions, grape juice may be used instead of sacramental wine.

Advanced Usage

• "To consecrate the sacramental wine": To perform a prayer or ritual to make the wine holy for its religious purpose.
  • The bishop consecrated the sacramental wine during the Easter service.

Variants and Related Words

• Altar wine: Another term for sacramental wine, emphasizing its use at the altar.
• Communion wine: A common synonym for sacramental wine, directly referencing the Communion service.

Synonyms

• Communion wine
• Eucharistic wine
• Altar wine

Related Phrases

• The Cup: In a religious context, this can refer to the chalice containing the sacramental wine.
  • He drank from the cup during the sacrament.

Noun

1. used in a communion service