communion

Definition

  • noun: a Christian ceremony in which bread is eaten and wine is drunk as a way of showing devotion to Jesus Christ
  • noun: an act or instance of sharing
  • usually + 'with'

Examples

  • He sat alone on the mountain, in 'communion with' the wilderness.

  • She went to the front of the church for 'Communion'.

  • the Anglican 'communion' [='denomination']

Movie quotes

  • (..) Aren't they all allowed into heaven? I just assumed. But we can hope that God in His infinite mercy will one day still welcome them into His eternal communion. And may He do the same for me. What have you got for me? Lamb chops. I thought you might be hungry. Oh, Lucy, please don't tell (..)
    2014 TvShow: The Knick Title: The Golden Lotus Season: 1 Episode 9