Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

communion-service

noun
/kəˈmjun.jən ˈsɜːrvɪs/
Definition
A religious service in which the sacrament of communion is celebrated.
Examples
  • Every Sunday, the church holds a communion service that brings the congregation together.
  • The communion service is an important tradition for many Christian denominations.
Meaning
The communion service is a ceremony in Christian worship where participants partake in bread and wine, symbolizing the body and blood of Jesus Christ.
Synonyms
  • Eucharist
  • Mass
  • Lord’s Supper
  • Holy Communion