Holy Communion

noun

1. communion ( def 1 ).

Holy Communion

noun

1. the celebration of the Eucharist
2. the consecrated elements of the Eucharist

Word History and Origins

Origin of Holy Communion¹

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

In 2017, the priest assisted with the couple’s Holy Communion and confirmation; when he’s not traveling with them, he stays in touch via the Meta platform Messenger.

From Los Angeles Times

“While the Diocese of Orlando does not condone physical altercations such as this, in good faith, Father Rodriguez was simply attempting to prevent an act of desecration of the Holy Communion, which, as a priest, Father Rodriguez is bound by duty to protect,” the diocese said in statement Thursday.

From Seattle Times

The desire to get back to the innocence of childhood, to the garden, to paradise, to the source of all being, is formally addressed by sacraments such as the Eucharist, which provides “holy communion” with the “real presence” of God.

From Los Angeles Times

They even accompanied the bride up the aisle, but stopped short when the couple and their families received Holy Communion.

From Seattle Times

Mass and Holy Communion—the core acts of worship in Catholicism—were now banned in Florence.

From Literature