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Portrait of Bl. Lanfranc of Canterbury

Bl. Lanfranc of Canterbury

Medieval Period

Bl. Lanfranc of Canterbury (c. 1005 – 1089), Archbishop of Canterbury who defended the Real Presence against Berengar. Wikipedia

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We believe that the earthly substances on the altar of the Lord, placed there for divine consecration by the priestly ministry, are ineffably, incomprehensibly, and wonderfully overturned by a heavenly power, and converted into the essence of the Body of the Lord, preserving the appearance and qualities of the species. [...] This is the faith that was held in ancient times and is now held by the Church, and has spread throughout the entire world by those of the Catholic name. "

De corpore et sanguine Domini View Source

Why this quote matters

Clarifies Eucharistic realism against Berengarian reductions.

Source citation: Fragments cited by St. Thomas, ST III; see critical eds. of Lanfranc's tract.