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Eucharistic

American  
[yoo-kuh-rist-ik] / ˌju kəˈrɪst ɪk /

adjective

  1. relating to, used for, or characteristic of the Christian celebration of the Eucharist, or the Lord's Supper.


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When Eucharistic ministers moved through aisles to distribute Communion, they had to tiptoe around knees and handbags.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

She said she was uncertain if parishes were offering Eucharistic Communion — vital for a Roman Catholic service — to those too afraid to leave their homes.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 24, 2025

Mr Acutis gained his nickname partly by designing websites for his parish and school, but he mainly became known for launching a website seeking to document every reported Eucharistic miracle.

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2024

There have been nine previous U.S. gatherings under the name of the National Eucharistic Congress — but none since 1941.

From Seattle Times • May 19, 2024

Altar Lights.—Two candles in candlesticks placed on the retable of the Altar and lighted at the celebration of the Holy Eucharist; frequently called Eucharistic Lights.

From The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia by Miller, William James

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