intercommunion
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- noun
- /ˌɪntərkəˈmjunɪən/
- Specialized
- This holiness is not an individual but rather an ecclesial reality, for there is an intercommunion of spiritual life that is the basis of the prayers for the departed, the baptism of infants, and the communion of saints.
Examples
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Many churches participate in intercommunion to promote unity among different denominations.
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I think this is not a matter of intercommunion.
Blog text (22) -
Note that eucharistic hospitality is different from intercommunion since it is offered to individuals in particular circumstances.
Academic text (2015) -
The fact that delegates from almost all churches except the two just named participated fully in the Lima Liturgy by way of intercelebration and/or intercommunion would reinforce this conclusion.
Academic text (1991) -
Although the Second Vatican Council, in its Decree on Ecumenism, permitted Catholics to interact with non-Catholics, the days are still far away when African Catholics can expect full intercommunion with non-Catholics.
Academic text (1996) -
I note in particular the growing mutual recognition of baptism; a common liturgical renewal reflecting the convergence in BEM, especially around the Eucharist; and the effects of BEM on new series of full and intercommunion agreements between churches.
Academic text (2015) -
The ceremony was a beautiful example of intercommunion, where members from various congregations shared the Eucharist together.
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During the conference, leaders discussed the importance of intercommunion in fostering relationships between faiths.
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Etymology
Intercommunion begins with inter- ('between') and ends with communion ('sharing'), the same root you see in community and common meaning 'shared'. So intercommunion means the sharing of Holy Communion 'between' members of different churches.