intercommunion — English Dictionary

Noun

1. communion (association) between people or groups

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2. The participation, together, in Holy Communion of people from different denominations

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3. In Roman Catholicism, the theological principle which governs whether it is permissible for a Roman Catholic to partake of the Eucharist in a non-Catholic service, and vice versa

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Noun

1. participation in Holy Communion by members of more than one church (e.g. Catholic and Orthodox)

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