real presence

noun

often capitalized R&P
: the doctrine that Christ is actually present in the Eucharist

Word History

First Known Use

1554, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of real presence was in 1554

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“Real presence.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/real%20presence. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.

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