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Etymology
From the Greek verb ε��α�ι��� (efkharistó), meaning �to gratify�, �to rejoice� and �to thank�

Noun

Eucharist

1. The ceremony of Holy Communion. This meaning is synonymous with service of the Mass or Eastern Divine Liturgy.
2. The sacrament of Holy Communion.
3. The substances received in Holy Communion, viz. the bread and wine, seen as Christ�s body and blood.

Related terms
eucharistic
eucharistical

Translations
Finnish: ehtoollinen
Russian: п�и�а��ие (pri�ástije) n
Slovene: evharistija f

Category:Christianity
Category:Greek derivations

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