What Does Communion Mean?

The word communion has been originated from the Latin word 'Communio'. In Christianity the basic meaning of the word communion is the close relationships of the Christians as individuals or as a church. It can also mean the relation with god and other fellow Christians. In a way communion can also be described as the 'Fellowship' between Catholics and their relationship with god.

The term communion is also used for a group of churches that have or share a close relationship of communion with each other. One of the better renowned communions is that of the 'Anglican Church'. Faith, pastoral governance and sacrament are the most important factors in the relation of the communion churches. In a communion people also share bread and wine, in Eucharist, it is seen as an action entering a close relation ship with Christ.