Utraquism

English

Alternative forms

utraquism

Etymology

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

Noun

Utraquism (uncountable)

(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

Derived terms

Utraquist

Translations

moderate Hussitism

Czech: kališnictví
Finnish: utrakvismi
French: utraquisme (fr) m
German: Kalixtiner f

Italian: utraquismo m
Korean: 양형영성체파 (yanghyeong-yeongseongchepa)
Portuguese: utraquismo
Spanish: utraquismo m

References

Encyclopædia Britannica Eleventh Edition, "Hussites" article.

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