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Lord’s Supper (also commonly called Communion or Eucharist). Memorial rite involving wine and bread; one of the two universally acknowledged sacraments of the Christian Church (along with baptism). There are numerous views of the meaning of the Lord’s Supper, as well as disagreements about its practice and even the elements involved (some Christians use juice or water instead of wine).
This article focuses on the sacrament’s origins and development, from the historical Jesus to the middle of the second century. For its theological significance, see this article: Lord’s Supper, Theological Issues.
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