ANTIDORON. In the Greek Rite those remains of loaves from which portions have been cut for consecration. Sometimes blessed, it is then distributed after Mass for consumption by the faithful. (Etym. Greek anti, instead of + doron, a gift.)
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Father means in the Byzantine Rite. He does not mention that, since it is only a blessed sacramental, one need not be in a state of grace to receive it.
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