does the Episcopal church have a valid eucharist?

Question

I was told that since a Episcopal priesthood is not valid they have no eucharist. How about a Catholic priest that became an Episcopal.When he says mass would the eucharist be valid?

Answer 1

It's complete nonsense. Given how the Eucharist and transubstantiation are not even mentioned in scripture, it's very difficult to lay claim of something being either valid or invalid.

You have to realize where that statement is coming from--the Catholic church's attempt to keep parishoners. That's why I'm Episcopalian today. For the Episcopal Church prizes reason over unsupported dogma created to do nothing protect the institution of the church, rather than actually advance the mission of Christ.

If you approach Christ's communion rail with worshipful attitude and openness to the Holy Spirit, it really doesn't matter which church you choose.

Answer 2

well, you were told wrong. my eucharist is every bit as valid as the Catholic eucharist, we believe in true presence of His body and blood, and our priests are just as valid as any other priest or minister. A Catholic priest who becomes an Episcopal priest has all the rights of priesthood. With all the harranguing from the Satanists, Atheists, and all the other non-believers, shouldn't those who accept Jesus as true God at least stop sniping at other Christians? I really don't blame them for having a hard time accepting Christianity with examples of this behavior for them to see.

Answer 3

No valid eucharist for Episcopalians.

The Catholic priest probably can still consecrate the authentic eucahrist, even in the Episcopal church, but it would be illicit.

Where that leaves you is anybody's guess.

Answer 4

I'm neither Episcopal nor Catholic, but I was taught that the eucharist was my opportunity to have a special communion with God; and that it is MY faith (and mine alone) that makes it Holy.