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In Western communion services, when was the origin of the practice of consistently offering only the bread to the laity?
The practice of "communion in both kinds" by the laity, that is, both the eating of the bread and drinking of the cup, seems to have been the typical practice in the early church. 1 Corinthians 11:28 ...
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What are the first references to a tradition of fasting before partaking of the Lord's Supper?
I recently learned that in Roman Catholicism, it's expected that partakers of the Eucharist will fast for at least an hour. Canon 919, §1 reads:
A person who is to receive the Most Holy Eucharist ...
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When did the concept of "wine is grape juice" originate?
A discussion in chat today has lead me to this question. Most of us should be familiar with the debate about whether Jesus drank alcoholic wine, or some other form of wine, or simple grape juice.
My ...
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What is the basis for the practice of Intinction (the dipping of the bread into wine during the Eucharist)?
I understand that Catholics and Methodists employ the practice of Intinction, that is, the dipping of the bread into the wine during the Eucharist.
In my experience, the bread and the wine are always ...
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