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The bread is the host of the Eucharist.
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What is the eucharist held in?
The eucharist is normally held in a church building although it can be held anywhere.
What name is given to communion received at the altar?
"The Host" or "The Holy Eucharist"
Name of the thin unleavened bread used in the eucharist?
It is called the host. MOHAN
What do you call the box behind the alter that holds the Eucharist?
ciborium or host box
What is the bread called that's given in church?
The bread given during the Eucharist is called a host or Eucharistic wafer.
What is the eucharist plate?
The Eucharist plate or Communion plate is a metal plate that altar servers place under the Communion host while a person is receiving Communion In the Catholic Church, the purpose of the plate is to catch the Communion host if it falls.
What is a Thin disk unleavened bread used in Eucharist?
The Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity of Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ..Catholic AnswerThe thin disk of unleavened bread that is used for the Eucharist is commonly called a host.
What are the different names for the Eucharist?
Thanksgiving is the literal definition of the term "eucharist". However if you are referring to the sacrament, then "eucharist" may be called "The Blessed Sacrament", "The Lord's Supper", "Communion", "Holy Communion", "The Mass".
Is a monstrance the same thing as a tabernacle?
No, they are not the same things though they both may hold the Eucharist. The Catholic church keeps the consecrated host, called the Eucharist, in a tabernacle in the church. The tabernacle is usually behind the altar, but visible. It has a door that is always locked. Beside this tabernacle is a lighted candle that burns as long as the Eucharist is in the tabernacle. At the next mass, the Host, will be taken out of the tabernacle to be distributed to the faithful at communion. The monstrance is usually an elaborate, ornate vessel that displays one consecrated host. This display is usually visible for Eucharistic adoration or similar prayer service. After the prayer service, the Host would be put back in the tabernacle.
What is the name of the vessel stored in the tabernacle that holds the consecrated host?
The Sacrament is kept in a Ciborium. For adoration, the Holy Eucharist is displayed in a monstrance.
Who can administer communion?
Once the Host has been consecrated by the priest, it becomes the Body of Christ. After consecration, the Eucharist is administered by either the priest, the deacon, or trained Eucharistic Ministers.
Is Eucharist a proper noun?
Eucharist is a noun.
