Transubstantiation (noun)

The Christian doctrine that the substance of the bread and wine in the Eucharist is changed into the body and blood of Christ.

Origin:

Late latin transubstantiationem (nominative transubstantiatio), from latin trans- + substantia substance.

Examples:

1. The Catholic Church believes in the transubstantiation of the bread and wine into the body and blood of Christ during the Mass.
2. Transubstantiation is considered a miracle by those who believe in it.
3. The priest recited the words of transubstantiation as he held up the consecrated host.
4. The idea of transubstantiation has been debated among theologians for centuries.
5. Transubstantiation is a central tenet of the Catholic faith and is celebrated in the Mass.