love feast

noun

1. (among the early Christians) a meal eaten in token of brotherly love and charity; agape.

2. a rite in imitation of this, practiced by a number of modern denominations; a fellowship meal.

3. a banquet or gathering of persons to promote good feeling, restore friendly relations, honor a special guest, etc.

love feast

noun

1. Also called: agape. (among the early Christians) a religious meal eaten with others as a sign of mutual love and fellowship

2. a ritual meal modelled upon this

Word History and Origins

Origin of love feast¹

First recorded in 1570–80