Term
Eucharist
Also known as Holy Communion · Lord's Supper · Mass
The liturgical celebration of the Lord's Supper, also known as Holy Communion, the Divine Liturgy, or the Mass.
Filed underEcclesiology
Definition
Another term for the Lord's Supper (from the Greek eucharistia, 'giving of thanks'). Also: the liturgical celebration of the Lord's Supper, otherwise called Holy Communion, the Divine Liturgy (Eastern Orthodox), or the Mass (Roman Catholic).
Connections
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- Contrasted with
- Agape/Love FeastTerm
- Related to
- ConsubstantiationTerm
- DidacheTermProvides early instructions on the celebration of the Lord's Supper.
- LiturgyTerm
- Includes
- Real PresenceTerm
Sources
- 1.Wayne A. Grudem Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed.. (Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020). 50C.1Original citation: Grudem, Wayne A. Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. 2nd ed. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Academic, 2020, 50C.1.
Last revised August 14, 2026