Eucharistic (adjective)

Relating to or having the nature of the Christian Eucharist or the celebration of it.

Origin:

Late middle english: from late latin eucharistus, from greek eucharistos "thankful", from eu- "well" + charis "grace, kindness".

Examples:

1. The eucharistic celebration was a solemn and joyful occasion.
2. The eucharistic service was held in the grand cathedral.
3. The eucharistic prayer is considered one of the most important elements of the Mass.
4. The eucharistic ministers assisted the priest in distributing the consecrated bread and wine.
5. The eucharistic doctrine holds that the bread and wine become the body and blood of Jesus Christ during the Mass.