Communion

Within Christianity the word communion can refer to: Communion - a close relationship between Christian Churches or communities, and by metonymy a group of such Churches or communities that recognize the existence between them of such a relationship, especially if it can be characterized as full communion. The Communion of Saints, the concept of a link binding together all Christians (whom the New Testament calls "saints" (holy people) because of their consecration to God and Christ) and enabling them to share co

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Communion

The Lord's Supper The central rite of Christian worship, called variously the Eucharist, Holy Communion, Divine Mysteries (Eastern Orthodox), and the Mass (Roman Catholic)

This ritual is said to have developed out of the Last Supper of Jesus and his Apostles just before the crucifixion. Some Christians believe that the wine and bread actually transmutate into the actual flesh and blood of Jesus (see transubstantiation), others do it in memory of Jesus' passion.

The practice is believed by Christians to have evolved from the Jewish Passover. Many scholars claim that communion, also with the word Mass, is derived from the practice of the Zoroastrians. New Agers celebrate a similar ritual which is called Communion with All Life.

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Communion: A Christian Theological Dictionary on Communion

A Christian theological definition of Communion according to CARM - The Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry:

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The Lord's Supper (Matt. 26:26-30; Mark 14:22-26; Luke 22:14-20; 1 Cor. 1:23-26). It is the breaking of bread (Acts 2:42,46) and a time to give thanks (Luke 22:17,19). It was originally instituted by Jesus (Matt. 26:26-29) on the night of the Passover meal which was an annual occurrence celebrating the "passing over" of the angel of death that claimed the firstborn of every house in Egypt (Exodus 12). The Lord's Supper, or communion, replaces the Passover meal with the "body and blood" (Mark 14:22-24) of Jesus. It is to be taken only by believers (1 Cor. 11:23-28). (For further study see John 6:26-58 and 1 Cor. 11:27-34).
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Communion: Encyclopedia - Full communion

Full communion is completeness of that relationship between Christian individuals and groups which is known as communion. Implying a unity unbroken by heresy or schism, it requires agreement on essential doctrine and practice and a willingness to have close relations. Absolute uniformity in theology and usage is not necessary: provided that this essential unity is maintained, different unders ...

Communion: Encyclopedia - Water Communion

The Water Communion is a ritual service common in Unitarian Universalist congregations. It is usually held in the fall. In 1980, the first water communion service was held at a UU Women and Religion Convocation in East Lansing, Michigan. Due to the nature of Unitarian Universalism, traditions vary from one congregation to another; however, most Water Communions follow the same general idea. Throughout the year, members of ther congregation collect samples of water from various places they go to, ranging from vacations to ...

Communion: Toward Ultimate Communion - Yoga

Toward Ultimate Communion: Yoga

Hindus look to God and the Gods for very practical assistance - from affairs of employment, family, heart to knowledge both secular and superconscious. A Hindu devoutly believes that the Gods from their dwelling in the Third World are capable of consciously working with the forces of evolution in the universe and they could then certainly manage a few simpler problems. He devoutly believes that the Gods are given to care for man on the planet and see him through his tenure on earth and that their decisions are vast in their implications. Their overview spans time itself, and yet their detailed focus upon the complicated fabric of human affairs is just as awesome.

Communion: Encyclopedia - Communion Christian

For a discussion of Holy Communion see the article on the Eucharist. The term Communion, from Latin communio, meaning sharing in common, also often refers to the relationship of Christians, as individuals or as a Church, with God and with other Christians. The word is related to the greek koinonia (κοινωνία). Churches in full communion have no barriers to acceptance of each other. When an Eastern Rite Catholic Church elects a new Patriarch, the Pope sends him a "letter of communion", indicating recognition of him as a fello ...

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Communion: Encyclopedia - Communion of Saints

The Communion of Saints is a doctrine included in the Apostles' Creed, a major profession of the Christian faith from not long after the year 100, the basic statement of the Church's faith (William Barclay, The Plain Man Looks at the Apostles Creed, pages 10-12). Its current form was settled in the eighth century. The doctrine of the Communion of Saints is based on 1 Corinthians 12, where Paul compares Christians to a single body in which each member contri ...

Communion: Encyclopedia - Anglican Communion

The Anglican Communion is a world-wide organisation of Anglican Churches. There is no single "Anglican Church" since each national or regional church has full autonomy; as the name suggests, rather, the Anglican Communion is an association of these churches in full communion with each other and particularly with the Church of England, which may be regarded as the "mother church" of the worldwide communion. Fo ...

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Communion: Encyclopedia - Closed communion

also known as "The Eucharist" or "The Lord's Supper" Theology Consecration Consubstantiation Memorialism Real Presence Transubstantiation Theologies contrasted Important theologians Paul ·Aquinas Augustine · Calvin Chrysostom · Cranmer Luther · Zwingli Related Articles Christianity Catholic Historic Roots Closed and Open Table Divine Liturgy Eucharistic adoration Eucharistic discipline First Communion Infant ...

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Communion: Encyclopedia - Anglican Communion Network

The Anglican Communion Network (officially the Network of Anglican Communion Dioceses and Parishes) is a theologically conservative network of dioceses and parishes that are currently a part of the Episcopal Church in the United States of America (ECUSA). It was officially formed in January 2004 at a conference in Plano, Texas attended by several hundred priests and lay leaders, including 12 Episcopal bishops. Its main intent is to provide a system to supply theologically conservative leadership and church oversight to Anglican ...

Communion: Encyclopedia - Anglican Communion Primates' Meeting

The Anglican Communion Primates' Meetings are regular meetings of the senior archbishops and bishops (the Primates) of each province of the Anglican Communion. The Primates' Meeting was established by Archbishop of Canterbury Donald Coggan in 1978 as an opportunity for “leisurely thought, prayer and deep consultation”. The first meeting was held in 1979. Anglican Communion Primates' Meeting - External link. ACO.org Archbishop of Canterbury | Lambeth Conference | ...

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Communion: Encyclopedia - Oriental Orthodoxy

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Communion: Encyclopedia - Coadjutor bishop

A coadjutor bishop (or bishop coadjutor) is a bishop in the Roman Catholic or Anglican churches who is designated to succeed the current bishop of a diocese. Coadjutor bishop - Roman Catholic Church. In the Roman Catholic Church, a coadjutor bishop or a coadjutor archbishop is a bishop or archbishop that has been appointed by the Pope to assist a diocesan bishop or archbishop with his diocese. Unlike auxiliary bishops, coadjutors are given the automatic right of succession to the episcopal se ...

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Communion: Encyclopedia - Eucharist

also known as "The Eucharist" or "The Lord's Supper" Theology Consecration Consubstantiation Memorialism Real Presence Transubstantiation Theologies contrasted Important theologians Paul ·Aquinas Augustine · Calvin Chrysostom · Cranmer Luther · Zwingli Related Articles Christianity Catholic Historic Roots Closed and Open Table Divine Liturgy Eucharistic adoration Eucharistic discipline First Communion Infant Commun ...

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Communion: Encyclopedia - Whitley Strieber

Louis Whitley Strieber (born June 13, 1945) is a US writer best known for his horror novels The Wolfen and The Hunger and for Communion, which professes to be a non-fictional description of his subjective experiences with non-human entities; see alien abduction. Also for being the inspiration for the blockbuster movie about sudden climate change, "The Day After Tomorrow" along with co-author Art Bell. Whitley Strieber - Early life. Whitley Strieber was born in San Antonio, Texas, the so ...

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Communion: Encyclopedia - Cope

The cope is a liturgical vestment, which may be of any liturgical colour, and is like a very long mantle or cloak, fastened at the breast by a clasp. A cope may be worn by any rank of the clergy, or indeed the laity in certain circumstances, as it is not a vestment in the strictest sense of the word. If worn by a bishop it should be accompanied by a Mitre. The often highly ornamented clasp is called a morse. Cope - Use of the Cope in the Roman Catholic Church. It is generally worn by t ...

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Communion: Encyclopedia - Primate religion

Primate (from the Latin Primus, "first") is a title or rank bestowed on some bishops in certain Christian churches. Depending on the particular tradition, it can denote either jurisdictional authority (title of authority) or ceremonial precedence (title of honor). Primate religion - Orthodox Christianity. In the Orthodox churches, Primate is often used in the general sense of the head of an autocephalous or autonomous church, but not as a specific title. Thus, the Patriarch of Moscow and All R ...

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Communion: Encyclopedia - Excommunication

Excommunication is a religious censure which is used to deprive or suspend membership in a religious community. The word literally means "out of communion," or, "once was in communion, but now is not". (Sections in alphabetical order.) ( Excommunications(List) ) Excommunication - Christianity. Excommunication - Anathema. The biblical form of excommunication is to declare one anathema. The difference between an anathema and excommunication is that generally excommunication ...

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Communion: Encyclopedia - Church of England

The Church of England is the officially established Christian church in England, and acts as the 'mother' and senior branch of the worldwide Anglican Communion, as well as a founding member of the Porvoo Communion. Church of England - Theology and sociology. The Church of England considers itself to stand both in a reformed tradition and in a catholic (but not Roman Catholic) church tradition: Reformed insofar as many of the principles of the Protestant Reformation have influenced it, and insofar as ...

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