A small gift or blessing given to church members who don't take communion, as a symbol of inclusion and blessing.
From Greek anti- (instead of) + dóron (gift), literally meaning 'gift in place of.' This term originated in Orthodox Christian liturgical practice.
Eastern Orthodox churches created this tradition so nobody at worship would feel excluded—even if you couldn't take communion, you'd get a blessed token to take home.
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