English
Etymology
From the Greek verb ε��α�ι��� (efkharistó), meaning �to gratify�, �to rejoice� and �to thank�
Noun
Eucharist
- The ceremony of Holy Communion. This meaning is synonymous with service of the Mass or Eastern Divine Liturgy.
- The sacrament of Holy Communion.
- 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
fa:eucharist
fr:eucharist
io:eucharist
id:eucharist
fi:eucharist
te:eucharist
vi:eucharist
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