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| + | '''Eucharist''' comes from the Greek, meaning ''giving thanks''. Other names for the Eucharist include: the '''''Holy Gifts''''', '''''Communion''''', and the '''''Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ'''''. [[Orthodox Church|Orthodox Christians]] believe that the Real Presence of God (not merely a symbol) is present after the [[consecration]] of the Gifts. | ||
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| + | *[[Prosphora]] | ||
| + | *[[Preparation for Holy Communion]] | ||
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*[http://www.bringyou.to/apologetics/num31.htm Orthodoxy and Transubstantiation] | *[http://www.bringyou.to/apologetics/num31.htm Orthodoxy and Transubstantiation] | ||
| + | *[http://goarch.org/en/ourfaith/articles/article7077.asp The Holy Eucharist] by Rev. Thomas Fitzgerald from the [[Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America]] website | ||
[[Category:Sacraments]] | [[Category:Sacraments]] | ||
Revision as of 18:01, April 27, 2005
Eucharist comes from the Greek, meaning giving thanks. Other names for the Eucharist include: the Holy Gifts, Communion, and the Body and Blood of our Lord Jesus Christ. Orthodox Christians believe that the Real Presence of God (not merely a symbol) is present after the consecration of the Gifts.
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See also
External links
- Orthodoxy and Transubstantiation
- The Holy Eucharist by Rev. Thomas Fitzgerald from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America website
