Holy Communion – Eucharist


 

Armenian

Community confession takes place, followed by Holy Communion where the Priest serves unleavened bread dipped in wine which becomes the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.  Fasting before receiving Communion is required. Women should cover their heads to approach the alter.  Men and Women may participate together. Private confession may be practiced between parishioner and priest.

Coptic

Leavened bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ; though they are administered separately – Body first, then Blood.  Women and Men form separate lines – Men go first, then Women. Private confession is also practiced.

Syrian

Community confession takes place, followed by Holy Communion where the Priest serves commixed bread and wine which becomes the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.  Fasting before receiving Communion is required. Women should cover their heads to approach the alter.  Men go first followed by Women in terms of line and order. Private confession is also practiced.

Malankara

Community confession takes place, followed by Holy Communion where the Priest serves commixed bread and wine which becomes the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.  Fasting before receiving Communion is required. Women should cover their heads to approach the alter.  Men go first followed by Women in terms of line and order.  Private confession is also practiced.

Ethiopian

Leavened bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.  The wine is specially made and cannot be bought in the store. Body and Blood are administered separately.  Women and Men form separate lines, where Women receive Communion first. Private confession is also practiced.

Eritrean

Leavened bread and wine become the Body and Blood of Jesus Christ.  The wine is specially made and cannot be bought in the store. Body and Blood are administered separately.  Women and Men form separate lines, where Women receive Communion first. Private confession is also practiced.