sacramental wine
Americannoun
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Indeed, sacramental wine is traditionally red, by analogy with the blood of Christ.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2024
For a while, the missions’ sacramental wine was shipped up from Mexico, but pretty soon vine cuttings were bundled and sent north too.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 1, 2022
During communion, Catholics receive a sacramental wafer and can also sip sacramental wine from a chalice.
From Washington Times ● Mar. 3, 2020
“You’ve come at a blessed time,” Father Johan said, raising a glass of sweet sacramental wine.
From New York Times ● Feb. 7, 2014
Hush! was it smuggled-up remains, or an odd bottle of sacramental wine?
From Christmas Penny Readings Original Sketches for the Season by Fenn, George Manville
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