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viatico — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • viaticum noun Holy Communion given to someone who is dying or facing the danger of death.

Senses

viatico is used for these senses in English:

  • Holy Communion The Christian sacrament of the Eucharist; (in particular) the reception of the body and blood of Christ (the consecrated bread and wine), which is believed to bring about communion between the recipient and Christ.
  • stepping stone (idiomatic) Something used as a way to progress to something or somewhere else.

viaticum — full definition

  1. noun Holy Communion given to someone who is dying or facing the danger of death.
  2. noun Food, money or other supplies provided to a person about to set out on a long journey.
  3. noun A portable altar.
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