communicant

Example Sentences

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Last week the faith healer of Azerbaijan arrived at Los Angeles' municipal airport, dressed in the long robes of a Gregorian Communicant, with matted beard and shoulder-length hair framing his pallid face.

From Time Magazine Archive

I was sure now that he was a natural Communicant; his consent and a little practice should serve to lower his unwitting barrier.

From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin

I cannot tell you with what a deep feeling of interest I look forward to the joy of receiving you as a Communicant on Sunday next. 

From Edward Hoare, M.A. A record of his life based upon a brief autobiography by Hoare, Edward N.

Casting about for reasons which should prove some contumacious spirit to be the leader of this rebellion, Arbroath attacked Mary Deane among others, and asked her if she was "a regular Communicant."

From The Treasure of Heaven A Romance of Riches by Corelli, Marie

Orthodox Communicant, by way of Meditation on the Order for the Administration of the Lord's-Supper, or Holy Communion; According to the Liturgy of the Church of England.

From A Catalogue of Books in English Later than 1700 (Vol 2 of 3) Forming a portion of the library of Robert Hoe by Various