With Dry January well and truly over, the Church of England has taken the opportunity to proclaim that alcohol-free wine can’t be used for holy communion. The Church’s governing body slapped ...

Communion wine, also known as sacramental or altar wine, is specifically produced for use in religious ceremonies. The market for these wines is specialised, with various suppliers offering ...

The island’s Orthodox Church later adopted Commandaria as its communion wine during Byzantine times. Production peaked when ...

Non-alcoholic wine and gluten-free bread cannot be used during holy communion, the governing body of the Church of England has ruled. Church guidance says the bread must be made using wheat flour ...

Red wine represents Jesus' blood and bread represents his body in Protestant Holy Communion Jesus took bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to his disciples, saying, “Take and eat ...