communion
spiritual connection / sacrament
[C/U] Both
pl: communions
This term evokes a sense of profound unity that transcends mere social interaction. It suggests a merging of spirits or a shared internal state where the boundaries between individuals, or between a person and the divine, disappear.
In a secular sense, it is often used to describe an almost mystical connection with the environment or art. In a religious sense, it refers to a specific ritual act that symbolizes a physical and spiritual union with Christ and the church community.
Uncountable when referring to the abstract state of spiritual intimacy. Countable when referring to the specific religious ritual performed in a church.