Definition of Transubstantiation. Meaning of Transubstantiation. Synonyms of Transubstantiation

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Definition of Transubstantiation

Transubstantiation
Transubstantiation Tran`sub*stan`ti*a"tion, n. [LL. transubstantiatio: cf. F. transsubstantiation.] 1. A change into another substance. 2. (R. C. Theol.) The doctrine held by Roman Catholics, that the bread and wine in the Mass is converted into the body and blood of Christ; -- distinguished from consubstantiation, and impanation.

Meaning of Transubstantiation from wikipedia

- Transubstantiation (Latin: transubstantiatio; Gr****: μετουσίωσις metousiosis) is, according to the teaching of the Catholic Church, "the change of the...
- accidents—which remain as before. This substantial change is called transubstantiation, a term reserved to describe the change itself. Scholastic philosophical...
- actually become the substances of the body and blood of Jesus Christ (transubstantiation) while the appearances of the bread and wine remain unaltered (e.g...
- real, and substantial is called transubstantiation. The Catholic Church does not consider the term "transubstantiation" an explanation of the change: it...
- of Christ in the bread and wine of the Eucharist, the doctrine of transubstantiation. Archbishop Thomas Cranmer condemned these views, even though he was...
- Consubstantiation is a Christian theological doctrine that (like transubstantiation) describes the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist. It holds that...
- prefer not to be tied down by the specifics of the defined doctrine of transubstantiation, though there is agreement with the definition's conclusion about...
- movement. Doctrinally, it reaffirmed central Catholic teachings such as transubstantiation and the requirement for love and hope as well as faith to attain salvation...
- presence of Christ in the Eucharist. The Catholic Church uses the term transubstantiation to describe the change of the bread and wine into the body and blood...
- be taken literally, since God is truth. He thus believes that the transubstantiation of the bread and wine offered in the Eucharist really occurs. Only...