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sacramental wine

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noun

  1. wine for use in a Eucharistic service.


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Indeed, sacramental wine is traditionally red, by analogy with the blood of Christ.

From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2024

During communion, Catholics receive a sacramental wafer and can also sip sacramental wine from a chalice.

From Washington Times ● Mar. 3, 2020

San Antonio Winery survived because founder Santo Cambianica had contracted with the Catholic Church to produce sacramental wine.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 18, 2015

There was, for instance, a run on sacramental wine, which was not restricted.

From New York Times ● Sep. 30, 2011

The sacramental wine is usually made from raisins, but the juice must be fermented.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 3 "Convention" to "Copyright" by Various

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