Dictionary of church terms

COMMUNION OF SAINTS

Communion of Saints: translation

Mentioned in the ninth article of the Apostles' Creed. It has been interpreted in several senses:
1. The spiritual union existing between each Christian and Christ, and so between each and every Christian, either those in the Paradise (the "Church Triumphant"), or on earth (the "Church Militant.") It is a communion of those who live as true children of God, through the gift of the divine grace, with the Holy Trinity, practicing mutual love with the heavenly creatures and with each other. 2. The sharing of holy things, i.e. the share which all Christians have in the Sacraments, especially the Eucharist.

  1. communion of saints—Communion of Saints translation An article of the Creed by which is meant the fellowship with or union in Christ of all who are one with Him whether they are among the li...American Church Dictionary and Cyclopedia
  2. communion of saints—Communion of Saints translation Communion of Saints The doctrine expressed in the second clause of the ninth article in the received text of the Apostles Creed I believe...Catholic encyclopedia