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The Eucharist is a re-enactment of The Last Supper, the final meal that Jesus shared with his disciples. Originally called the Breaking of Bread.
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The Didache was an early ritual that included the instructions for Baptism and Eucharist.
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St.Justin writes the description of the ritual. "No one else is permitted to partake of it, except one who believes our teaching to be true."
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Ignatius of Antioch mentions the Eucharist as 'The Flesh of our Saviour Jesus Christ' "For there is one flesh of our Lord Jesus Christ, and one cup unto union with his blood, there is one altar, as there is one bishop, together with the presbyter and deacons, my fellow-servants; that whatsoever you do, you may do according unto God".
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Around the 4th Century, The Eucharist and many other rituals began to become local traditions in major cities.
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around the 4th century, The Eucharist and many other rituals began to become local traditions in major cities
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The Mass changes from a shared meal into sharing time to 'idolize' Jesus Christ.
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The state of which the Eucharist was viewed by the people had disappointed the Bishop's Council so much that they made it compulsory to attend communion at least once a year.
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Pope Pius X motivated lay-people to participate in mass by singing at mass and receiving communion more often.
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as originally, The Eucharist is still celebrated by recreating the Last Supper, as we are expected to eat and drink the bread and the wine