eucharists
AAT: “Christian ceremonies or sacraments involving of the consecration of bread and wine by the minister or priest and its distribution to the worshippers. The term 'eucharist' derives from the Greek 'eucharistia' meaning 'thanksgiving.' It is the central act of worship for most Christian denominations, commemorating the Biblical story of the Last Supper, when Jesus referred to the wine and bread as his blood and body.”
(d. 604)
Pope Gregory I;Saint Gregory the Great
prefect and later, bishop of Rome known for instigating the mission to convert the Anglo-Saxons in Britain to the Christian faith. He is the author of a number of theological works, including the Dialogues, the Pastoral Rule, a commentary on the Book of Job, and many sermons and letters.
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Anonymous Life of St Gregory the Great, written by a monk or nun of Streoneshealh (Whitby abbey, modern Yorkshire) before 714. It is the first known Life of the saint and highlights the role of the Gregorian mission in the conversion of Anglo-Saxon England. BHL 3637.
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