Church Document
Ecclesia de Eucharistia
Encyclical of Pope Saint John Paul II (2003)
The encyclical of Pope Saint John Paul II on the Eucharist in its relationship to the Church, teaching that the Church draws her life from the Eucharist.
Key themes
- Holy Eucharist
- The Church
- Eucharistic sacrifice
- Communion
Document type
Encyclical
Issuing authority
Pope Saint John Paul II
Issued date
17 April 2003