noun
- Plural of agape; early Christian communal meals, often held in connection with the Eucharist, emphasizing fellowship and charity.
Usage: historical; religious; also spelled 'agapas'
Examples
- The early Christians gathered for agapae to share food and strengthen their community bonds.
- Historical records describe agapae as important social and spiritual practices in the first centuries of Christianity.
- Agapae were distinct from formal liturgical meals and reflected the principle of Christian love and mutual care.