Holy Communion

noun

: communion sense 2a

Examples of Holy Communion in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The arena filled with the sound of hymns, and the Mass featured Bible readings, Holy Communion and a homily. — Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 26 Mar. 2026

Easter Sunday service with Holy Communion. — Staff Report, Baltimore Sun, 1 Apr. 2026

Local Christians have battled Homeland Security officials for the right to bring Holy Communion to detainees inside. — Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2026

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

Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Holy Communion

• antiunion
• disunion
• nonunion
• union