Real presence of Christ in the Eucharist

There are a number of Christian denominations that teach that Jesus Christ is truly present in the Eucharist, not merely symbolically or metaphorically. These denominations include Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Eastern Syriac, Moravian, Lutheran, Anglican, Methodist, Reformed (Continental Reformed, Presbyterian, Congregationalist and Reformed Baptist traditions), Waldensian, and Irvingian traditions. The differences in the teachings of these Churches primarily concern "the mode of Christ's presence in the Lord's Supper".

Efforts at mutual understanding of the range of beliefs by these Churches led in the 1980s to consultations on Baptism, Eucharist and Ministry by the World Council of Churches.

The Real Presence is rejected by other Christians who see the Lord's Supper as purely a memorial, including the Plymouth Brethren, some non-denominational Christian churches, as well as those identifying with liberal Christianity and segments of the Restoration Movement.

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