communion

Noun
  1. The act of participating in the celebration of the Eucharist (synset 101038365)
    "the governor took Communion with the rest of the congregation"
    is a type of: ritual - the prescribed procedure for conducting religious ceremonies
    subtypes: intercommunion - participation in Holy Communion by members of more than one church (eg Catholic and Orthodox)
    is a part of: eucharist, eucharistic liturgy, holy eucharist, holy sacrament, liturgy, lord's supper, sacrament of the eucharist - a Christian sacrament commemorating the Last Supper by consecrating bread and wine
    same as: holy communion, manduction, sacramental manduction
  2. Sharing thoughts and feelings (synset 107149283)
    is a type of: intercourse, social intercourse - communication between individuals
    same as: sharing
  3. (Christianity) a group of Christians with a common religious faith who practice the same rites (synset 108164026)
    referred to in: christian religion, christianity - a monotheistic system of beliefs and practices based on the Old Testament and the teachings of Jesus as embodied in the New Testament and emphasizing the role of Jesus as savior
    is a type of: denomination - a group of religious congregations having its own organization and a distinctive faith

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