noun
- the practice of dipping the Eucharistic bread into the wine before consumption during Christian communion
Usage: religious; Christian liturgy
Examples
- The priest practiced intinction during the communion service.
- Some denominations prefer intinction to drinking from a common cup.
- Intinction became more common during flu season for hygiene reasons.
- The Orthodox church has a long tradition of intinction.
- Many Catholics are unfamiliar with the practice of intinction.
- The bishop explained the proper method of intinction to the congregation.