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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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==See also==
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*[[Prosphora]]
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*[[Preparation for Holy Communion]]
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==External links==
 
*[http://www.bringyou.to/apologetics/num31.htm Orthodoxy and Transubstantiation]
 
*[http://www.bringyou.to/apologetics/num31.htm Orthodoxy and Transubstantiation]
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*[http://goarch.org/en/ourfaith/articles/article7077.asp The Holy Eucharist] by Rev. Thomas Fitzgerald from the [[Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America]] website
  
 
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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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