close communion

A form of closed communion — The practice of restricting the serving of the elements of Holy Communion to those who are members in good standing of a particular church, denomination, etc.

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Meanings

nounclose communion (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of closed communion.
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