: the miraculous change by which according to Roman Catholic and Eastern Orthodox dogma the eucharistic elements at their consecration become the body and blood of Christ while keeping only the appearances of bread and wine
Recent Examples on the WebHer Catholic upbringing also made a deep impression, especially the mystical aspects of religion such as transubstantiation. Jonathon Keats, Forbes, 20 May 2022 Lyrics are rich in Christian allusions to transubstantiation and the resurrection. Joseph Hudak, Rolling Stone, 8 Mar. 2022 Some bishops have expressed concern over Catholics' acceptance of the doctrine, citing a 2019 survey that found most church members don't believe in transubstantiation.Arkansas Online, 18 Nov. 2021 Some bishops have expressed concern over Catholics’ acceptance of the doctrine, citing a 2019 survey that found most church members don’t believe in transubstantiation. Peter Smith, chicagotribune.com, 17 Nov. 2021 The document highlights the centrality of the doctrine of transubstantiation, which says that when a priest celebrates Mass, the bread and wine is transformed into Jesus' actual body and blood.Arkansas Online, 18 Nov. 2021 The document highlights the centrality of the doctrine of transubstantiation, which says that when a priest celebrates Mass, the bread and wine is transformed into Jesus’ actual body and blood. Peter Smith, chicagotribune.com, 17 Nov. 2021 Found in Catholic doctrine, transubstantiation is when the substance of bread is turned into the substance of the body of Christ during the eucharist. Marya E. Gates, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2021 When the Protestant reformers in the 16th century rejected the Catholic teaching that the bread and wine substantively became the body and blood of Jesus, Catholic Church leaders affirmed the teaching, called transubstantiation.New York Times, 26 June 2021 See More