noun
Etymology
Origin of intercommunion
Example Sentences
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They were also hopeful that a joint statement produced last year by the council's theology commission might provide the eventual basis for intercommunion.
From Time Magazine Archive
"Full agreement in doctrine is not needed before some measure of intercommunion is allowed," noted Carter, who urged greater development of joint Protestant-Catholic services.
From Time Magazine Archive
Today, two important developments in 20th century theology have made it possible for Catholics and Protestants to reconsider the whole argument and think of intercommunion.
From Time Magazine Archive
This would have brought the two churches into "full intercommunion," which means that Anglicans could receive the sacraments from Methodist ministers, and Methodists from Anglican priests.
From Time Magazine Archive
Nor did the "historic episcopate" present any obstacle to intercommunion.
From A History of the English Church in New Zealand by H. T. (Henry Thomas) Purchas
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