Holy Communion

noun

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In the 14th century, Bibles in English became associated with John Wycliffe, a priest who criticized corruption in the Catholic Church, and whose views on Holy Communion the church had declared heretical. Michael Bruening, The Conversation, 30 June 2026 The nun is part of the Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy and volunteered as an extraordinary minister of Holy Communion at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, according to Brenda Riojas, a spokesperson for the Diocese of Brownsville. Valerie Gonzalez, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026 The nun is part of the Daughters of Mary Mother of Mercy and volunteered as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion at Our Lady of Sorrows Church, according to Brenda Riojas, a spokesperson for the Diocese of Brownsville. Valerie Gonzalez, Fortune, 30 June 2026 Easter Sunday service with Holy Communion. Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for Holy Communion

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of Holy Communion was in 1548

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“Holy Communion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Holy%20Communion. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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