epiclesis

/ɛpɪˈkleɪsɪs/

Definitions

1. noun

a prayer in the Eucharist in which the bread and wine are consecrated, especially in Eastern Orthodox and Catholic churches

“During the liturgy, the priest invoked the epiclesis to invoke God’s presence in the bread and wine.”

Synonyms

  • blessing
  • consecration

Antonyms

  • desecration
  • profanation