Communion: meaning, definitions and examples

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communion

 

[ kษ™หˆmjunษชษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious practice

Communion is a Christian rite in which bread and wine are consecrated and consumed, representing the body and blood of Jesus Christ. This sacrament is often regarded as a means of grace and spiritual nourishment.

Synonyms

Eucharist, Lord's Supper, sacrament

Examples of usage

  • They participated in communion during the Sunday service.
  • The priest offered communion to the congregation.
  • Communion brings the church community together.
Context #2 | Noun

spiritual connection

Communion can also refer to a deep spiritual connection or fellowship among individuals. This can be in the context of shared beliefs, experiences, or a sense of unity in purpose.

Synonyms

community, connection, fellowship

Examples of usage

  • They felt a communion with nature during the retreat.
  • Her words created a powerful sense of communion among the group.
  • The artist seeks communion with the audience through his work.

Translations

Translations of the word "communion" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น comunhรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคฌเค‚เคง

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Gemeinschaft

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ komuni

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฒัั‚ะต ะฟั€ะธั‡ะฐัั‚ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ komunia

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่–ไฝ“ๆ‹้ ˜

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท communion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ comuniรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท komรผnyon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์„ฑ์ฒด์„ฑ์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชู†ุงูˆู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ komunie

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ komรบnia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅœฃ้ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ komunija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samfรฉlag

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะดะฐะนะผะตะฝ า›ะฐั‚ั‹ะฝะฐั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒ›แƒฃแƒœแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kommuniya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ comuniรณn

Etymology

The term 'communion' originates from the Old French 'comunio', which means 'sharing' or 'to have in common'. This, in turn, comes from the Latin word 'communio', derived from 'communis', meaning 'common, shared by all'. The concept of communion has ancient roots, embraced by various cultures to signify unity and mutual participation, but it became particularly significant within Christian tradition, where it symbolizes the shared belief in the sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The practice of communion as a formal rite can be traced back to the Last Supper, which is considered an essential moment in Christian theology, emphasizing the themes of love, sacrifice, and community.

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