Utraquism

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From Latin utraque (both) (from their demanding the cup as well as the bread for the laity), +‎ -ism.

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Utraquism (uncountable)

  1. (historical, Christianity) The moderate Hussite ideology that the faithful, specifically including laity, should receive Communion under both kinds (sub utraque specie), that is to say, receive both bread and wine during the Eucharist; moderate Hussitism.
    Synonym: Calixtinism

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