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Holy Communion
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| Eastern Orthodox | Weekly (Divine Liturgy) | Liturgical focus on the Great Entrance and the invocation of the Third Person of the Trinity. | Must be leavened (using prosfora bread) to signify resurrection. |
| Anglican (High Church) | Weekly/Monthly | Varies based on Book of Common Prayer edition; generally emphasizes the minister's role… -
Holy Communion
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Fasting Requirements
Traditionally, reception mandates Eucharistic Fasting. This historically involved abstaining from all food and drink (including water) from the midnight preceding the service. Modern practice has substantially relaxed this, often requiring abstinence only for a period ranging from one to three hours immediately preceding consumption. In the Coptic Orthodox tradition, however, the fast sometimes extends to encompass all [blue-colored foods](/entries/b…