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Real Presence (Noun)

Meaning

(Christianity) the Christian doctrine that the body of Christ is actually present in the Eucharist.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The Catholic Church teaches the doctrine of the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, which is central to the liturgy of the Mass.
  • The debate over the real presence has been a point of contention between Christians of different denominations for centuries.
  • In the Eucharist, many Christians believe in the real presence of Christ's body and blood, while others see it as symbolic.
  • The theology of transubstantiation supports the concept of the real presence, where bread and wine are transformed into Christ's body and blood.
  • During communion, those who believe in the real presence of Christ approach the altar with reverence and humility.

Hypernyms

  • Church Doctrine
  • Gospel
  • Creed
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