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the table in a church, used for giving communion in Christianity
- The congregation gathered around the altar for the morning service.
- The couple knelt before the altar to exchange their vows.
- The floral arrangements adorned the altar, adding beauty to the church ceremony.
- The priest blessed the bread and wine on the altar, preparing them for communion.
- The priest placed the chalice and paten on the altar before the Eucharistic celebration.
Synonyms:
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a raised platform or structure where offerings or sacrifices are made to a deity