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Wine glass and consecrated hosts on wooden table with christian cross

Catholic: The church that preaches wine…and drinks it

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In the Old Testament, wine appears frequently as a symbol of joy, celebration, and divine blessing.

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By  Francis Mureithi

Correspondent

Nation Media Group

The most important role of sacramental wine in the Catholic Church is in the celebration of Holy Communion, or the Eucharist.

During this sacred ritual, Catholics consume consecrated wine as a symbol of the blood of Jesus Christ.

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