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| − | (ROMAN CATHOLIC) The name given to the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar in its twofold aspect of sacrament and Sacrifice of Mass, and in which Jesus Christ is truly present under the bread and wine. Other titles are used, such as "Lord's Supper" (Coena Domini), "Table of the Lord" (Mensa Domini), the "Lord's Body" (Corpus Domini), and the "Holy of Holies" (Sanctissimum), to which may be added the following expressions, and somewhat altered from their primitive meaning: "Agape" (Love-Feast), "Eulogia" (Blessing), "Breaking of Bread", "Synaxis" (Assembly), etc.; but the ancient title "Eucharistia" appearing in writers as early as Ignatius, Justin, and Irenæus, has taken precedence in the technical terminology of the Church and her theologians. The expression "Blessed Sacrament of the Altar", introduced by Augustine, is at the present day almost entirely restricted to catechetical and popular treatises. This extensive nomenclature, describing the great mystery from such different points of view, is in itself sufficient proof of the central position the Eucharist has occupied from the earliest ages, both in the Divine worship and services of the Church and in the life of faith and devotion which animates her members.
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| − | In lay terms, Roman Catholics, Eastern Orthodox Catholics, as well as some branches of the Anglican church, believe that Jesus is very literally present in the bread and wine consecrated by a priest (Eucharist) during mass. A few of the scripture passages the Church uses in defense of these beliefs are John 6:53-55, John 6:35-69, Luke 22:19-20.
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| − | (The bulk of this article taken from the Catholic Encyclopedia.)
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| − | [http://www.newadvent.com NEW ADVENT]
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