closed communion

noun

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

nounclosed communion (uncountable)

alternative close communion

  1. uncountableChristianityThe 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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APA

closed communion. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/closed%20communion

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“closed communion.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/closed%20communion. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “closed communion,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/closed%20communion.

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