Definition of communion

The word "communion" has its roots in ancient Greek and Latin. The Greek word "koinonia" (κοινωνία) means "sharing" or "participation," and was used to describe the sharing of food and drink in a social or religious setting. The Latin word "communicare" means "to share" or "to participate," and was used to describe the sharing of food and drink in a communal setting. In the early Christian Church, the word "communion" referred specifically to the Lord's Supper, the sharing of bread and wine by Christians to remember the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include the broader concept of Christians sharing in Christ's body and blood, as well as the shared aspects of Christian life and worship. Today, the word "communion" is still used to describe the Lord's Supper, as well as the deeper spiritual bond between Christians who participate in it.