consubstantiation

American  

[kon-suhb-stan-shee-ey-shuhn] / ˌkɒn səbˌstæn ʃiˈeɪ ʃən /

noun

Theology.

1. the doctrine that the substance of the body and blood of Christ coexist in and with the substance of the bread and wine of the Eucharist.

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consubstantiation British  

/ ˌkɒnsəbˌstænʃɪˈeɪʃən /

noun

1. the doctrine that after the consecration of the Eucharist the substance of the body and blood of Christ coexists within the substance of the consecrated bread and wine

2. the mystical process by which this is believed to take place during consecration

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Etymology

Origin of consubstantiation

First recorded in 1590–1600; from New Latin consubstantiātiōn-, stem of consubstantiātiō, equivalent to con- “with, together” + substanti(a) “existence, corporeal existence” + -tiō abstract noun suffix denoting action; con-, substantiate, -ation ( def. )

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How does consubstantiation compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• transubstantiation vs. consubstantiation

Example Sentences

"Then your venerability has been misinformed," cried Rollo, who thirsted for argument with the high ecclesiastic upon transubstantiation, consubstantiation, and all the other "ations" of his creed.

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On the other hand, Luther persistently held to the doctrine of transubstantiation, though the organized Protestant churches held to "consubstantiation."

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If Gerhardt denied consubstantiation, baptismal regeneration, and the sacramental character of matrimony, the priests were sure to assert that he denied the sacraments and marriage.

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Indeed, it is much better expressed by Luther, in his vindication of the doctrine of consubstantiation.

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Down to the present day the Lutheran doctrine of the real presence has been universally designated by its opponents as "consubstantiation."

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