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Eucharist

Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English 5++朗文当代英语 5++LDOCE 5++朗文 5++Eu·cha·rist /ˈjuːkərɪst/ noun  the Eucharist RRCthe holy bread and wine, representing Christ’s body and blood, used during a Christian ceremony, or the ceremony itself 〔基督教〕圣餐中的面包和葡萄酒;圣餐仪式
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EucharistIt is said that from that day forth, he was solely nourished by the Holy Eucharist.The Holy Eucharist and Benediction are celebrated daily, morning and evening respectively.I remember in particular going with the local bishop to an early morning Eucharist.What does the Eucharist mean to you?The celebration of the Eucharist itself was a very enjoyable and moving occasion, that brought people of all ages together.The accounts of the institution of the Eucharist are very important to Christians.Third, the Eucharist is the focal point of fellowship.
Origin Eucharist (1300-1400) Old French eucariste, from Greek eucharistia, from eucharistos grateful
Eu·cha·rist nounChineseSyllable
wine, representing and the body bread Corpus holy Christ’s and


Eucharist
Eucharist /ˈjuːkərəst, ˈjuːkərɪst/ noun
 Date: 1300-1400
 Language: Old French
 Origin: eucariste, from Greek eucharistia, from eucharistos 'grateful'
the Eucharist the holy bread and wine, representing Christ’s body and blood, used during a Christian ceremony, or the ceremony itself


Eu·char·istBrE /ˈjuːkərɪst/ 🔊NAmE /ˈjuːkərɪst/ 🔊 noun [singular] a ceremony in the Christian Church during which people eat bread and drink wine in memory of the last meal that Christ had with his disciples; the bread and wine taken at this ceremony (基督教)圣祭礼,圣餐,圣体血   see also communion (1) , Mass (1)