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Eucharist

The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia

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Derived from a Greek word meaning "giving of thanks."
It is the name universally applied to the HOLY COMMUNION (which see).

Bibliography Information
Miller, William James. Entry for 'Eucharist'. The American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​acd/​e/eucharist.html. 1901.
 
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