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communion cloth — noun : corporal I * * * corporal3. [1625 35] * * * communion cloth, communion cup, communion table, etc noun Those used at a service of Holy Communion • • • Main Entry: ↑communion … Useful english dictionary
Communion — n. 1 a sharing, esp. of thoughts etc.; fellowship (their minds were in communion). 2 participation; a sharing in common (communion of interests). 3 (Communion, Holy Communion) a the Eucharist. b participation in the Communion service. c (attrib.) … Useful english dictionary
communion — n. 1 a sharing, esp. of thoughts etc.; fellowship (their minds were in communion). 2 participation; a sharing in common (communion of interests). 3 (Communion, Holy Communion) a the Eucharist. b participation in the Communion service. c (attrib.) … Useful english dictionary
communion cup — noun : a cup used for wine or grape juice in the Lord s Supper or Communion service; specifically : either a small individual cup furnished each communicant or a single large cup from which all communicants sip * * * Eccles. a chalice from which… … Useful english dictionary
Communion of the Sick — • Differs from ordinary Communion as to the class of persons to whom it is administered, as to the dispositions with which it may be received, and as to the place and ceremonies of administration Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006.… … Catholic encyclopedia
Communion Bench — • An adaptation of the sanctuary guard or altar rail Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Communion Bench Communion Bench † … Catholic encyclopedia
Communion table — in the Münster in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. A Communion table is used by many Protestant churches, particularly from Reformed, Baptist, Congregational, and non denominational traditions, for the preparation of the Eucharist (or Lord s Supper ).… … Wikipedia
Communion bench — A Communion bench is an adaptation of the sanctuary guard or altar rail. Standing in front of this barrier, in a space called the chancel, or pectoral, the faithful were wont in early times to receive Holy Communion, the men taking the… … Wikipedia
Communion table — Table Ta ble, n. [F., fr. L. tabula a board, tablet, a painting. Cf. {Tabular}, {Taffrail}, {Tavern}.] 1. A smooth, flat surface, like the side of a board; a thin, flat, smooth piece of anything; a slab. [1913 Webster] A bagnio paved with fair… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Altar cloth — Altar covered with white altar cloths. An (altar cloth) is used by various religious groups to cover an altar. Christianity, ancient Judaism, and Buddhism are among the world religions that use altar cloths. Because many altars are made of wood… … Wikipedia
