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How many churches in Nigeria use unleavened bread for communion?
The use of unleavened bread for communion in Nigeria varies among different Christian denominations. While some churches, particularly within the Catholic and Orthodox traditions, typically use unleavened bread, many Protestant denominations may use leavened bread. There is no specific statistic available on the exact number of churches using unleavened bread, as practices can differ widely across regions and congregations.
What is the link between transubstantiation and holy communion?
This is practiced by Roman Catholic. The Holy Communion is also known as "Lord's Supper" (I Cor. 11:23-30). In the Lord's Supper, there is eating of unleavened bread and unfermented wine. The Catholics made a law that is called Transubstantiation which makes the unleavened bread as the 'LITERAL' body of Christ ( that it makes them cannibals).
Is there any connection between communion wafers and manna?
No. Communion wafers are unleavened bread. Manna was reputed to be like honey
What other names does the catholic church call the holy bread?
Unleavened bread.
What kind of bread do we use at the Catholic Mass?
Catholics use unleavened bread. This becomes the Body of Christ after the consecration.
What bread do you use for communion?
For communion, many Christian denominations use unleavened bread, symbolizing the body of Christ and reflecting the bread used during the Last Supper. This is often in the form of small wafers or matzo. Some traditions may also use leavened bread, particularly in Eastern Orthodox and some Catholic practices, emphasizing the resurrection. The specific choice can vary based on theological beliefs and liturgical customs.
Why do catholics use wafers?
At Jesus' Last Supper, it was the PASSOVER and he ate unleavened bread (no yeast, no rise) as was the Jewish custom. The wafer is unleavened bread.
Who makes Holy Communion bread?
Some churches have enough money to purchase it from outside. Many of those purchase it from certain convents where nuns make the wafers. Other churches with less funding have volunteers prepare unleavened bread for communion.
Why do some churches use leavened bread at communion?
Some churches use leavened bread for Communion because they believe the appropriate bread for the Lord's Supper is the common bread of the local community. Other churches use unleavened bread in recognition of the Jewish feast of Passover, which was the occasion at which Jesus first instituted the rite of Communion. Each choice is supported by valid but differing theological viewpoints.
On Maundy Thursday do they use leavened or unleavened bread?
Unleavened bread
What is bread and wine called in the catholic and Church of England services called?
Communion
How is bread used in religious festivals?
It depends on the religion: Christianity: christian communion as the body of christ. Judaism: The challah bread eaten on the Sabbath, the unleavened matza bread eaten on Passover, and generally to complete a meal.
