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Communion

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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 common blessings (holy things)
  • Communion as the Eucharist in its entirety or as an aspect of the sacrament.

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