Meaning & use

communion table

noun·Advanced

A table in a Christian church used for the bread and wine of the Eucharist.

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The pastor placed the bread and wine on the communion table before the service began.

Fresh flowers were arranged around the communion table for the Easter celebration.

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In some traditions, communion table is preferred over altar to emphasize a shared meal rather than a sacrifice.

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