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Eucharistic — Eu cha*ris tic, Eucharistical Eu cha*ris tic*al, a. [Cf. F. eucharistie.] 1. Giving thanks; expressing thankfulness; rejoicing. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] The eucharistical part of our daily devotions. Ray. [1913 Webster] 2. Pertaining to the Lord s… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Eucharistic — Eucharist ► NOUN 1) the Christian ceremony commemorating the Last Supper, in which consecrated bread and wine are consumed. 2) the consecrated elements, especially the bread. DERIVATIVES Eucharistic adjective. ORIGIN Greek eukharistia… … English terms dictionary
Eucharistic — adjective of or relating to the sacrament of the Eucharist the Eucharistic cup • Pertains to noun: ↑Eucharist • Derivationally related forms: ↑Eucharist … Useful english dictionary
Eucharistic adoration — is a practice in the Roman Catholic Church and in some Anglican churches, in which the Blessed Sacrament is exposed to and adored by the faithful. When this exposure and adoration is constant (that is, twenty four hours a day), it is called… … Wikipedia
Eucharistic theology — is a branch of Christian theology which treats of doctrines concerning the Holy Eucharist. It exists exclusively in Christianity and related religions, as others generally do not contain a Eucharistic ceremony. Biblical foundationThose Christians … Wikipedia
Eucharistic Congresses — • Gatherings of ecclesiastics and laymen for the purpose of celebrating and glorifying the Holy Eucharist and of seeking the best means to spread its knowledge and love throughout the world Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Eucharistic… … Catholic encyclopedia
Eucharistic Prayer — • Article divided into four sections: (I) Name and place of the Canon; (II) History of the Canon; (III) The text and rubrics of the Canon; (IV) Mystical interpretations Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 … Catholic encyclopedia
Eucharistic congress — Eucharistic congress, an assembly of Catholics, both clerics and laymen, from all countries to promote the religious way of life. Public processions are held in honor of the Eucharist … Useful english dictionary
Eucharistic Congress — Aerial view City Park Stadium, New Orleans, filled with worshippers at the National Eucharistic Congress of 1938 In the Roman Catholic church, a Eucharistic Congress is a gathering of clergy, religious, and laity to bear witness to the Real… … Wikipedia
Eucharistic discipline — Part of the series on Communion also known as The Eucharist , The Lord s Supper Divine Liturgy or Sacrament Theology Real Presence Transubstantiation Transignification Sacramental Union Memorialism Consubstantiation Impanation Consecrat … Wikipedia
Eucharistic miracle — A Eucharistic miracle is an alleged miracle when, during consecration during the Catholic or Orthodox Mass, the bread and wine visibly become the body and blood of Jesus Christ. Catholics believe that when the priest pronounces the words of… … Wikipedia
