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Noun: real presence  ree-ul pre-zun(t)s
  1. (Christianity) the Christian doctrine that the body of Christ is actually present in the Eucharist
    "The concept of real presence is central to Catholic belief about the Eucharist"

Derived forms: real presences

Type of: church doctrine, creed, gospel, religious doctrine

Encyclopedia: Real presence