postcommunion

[ pohst-kuh-myoon-yuhn ]

noun

, Ecclesiastical.

1. the part of a communion service that follows after the congregation has received communion.

Word History and Origins

Origin of postcommunion¹

First recorded in 1475–85, postcommunion is from the Medieval Latin word postcommūniōn- (stem of postcommūniō ). See post-, communion

Example Sentences

Consequently, both the Postcommunion prayer of thanksgiving is said in the Mass, and the communicants say their own private prayers.

From Project Gutenberg

After the Celebrant has communicated, Vespers are sung by the choir, in place of the communion and postcommunion.

From Project Gutenberg