![[eucharist.png]] The Eucharist, also known as Holy Communion, is a [[Christian]] rite where believers consume bread and wine to remember [[Jesus Christ]]’s Last Supper. - It symbolises Christ’s body (the [[bread]]) and blood (the [[wine]]), as he shared with his disciples before his crucifixion. - The word “Eucharist” comes from the Greek *eucharistia*, meaning "thanksgiving" – it’s an act of gratitude for Christ’s sacrifice. - In [[Catholic]] and [[Orthodox]] traditions, it’s believed the bread and wine literally become Christ’s body and blood (called transubstantiation), while other denominations see it as symbolic. *** Created: [[2024-12-12]]