viaticum

(especially) The Eucharist, when given to a person who is dying or one in danger of death.
(figuratively, often) Provisions, money, or other supplies given to someone setting off on a long journey.
A portable altar.

From Latin viāticum (“travelling-money, provisions for a journey”), from viāticus (“of a road or journey”), from via (“road”). Doublet of voyage.

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provisions for a journey

provision for a journey

viatique

wiatyk

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viático

Abendmal

leßte Delung

μετάληψη

Heilige olie

sakrament der stervenden

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