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In Christianity, an oblation refers to the act of making a religious offering. This specifically includes the offering of eucharistic elements to God. An oblation can also be something offered in worship or devotion, typically presented at an altar or shrine. The term originates from the Latin word "oblatiō," meaning offering or presentation.1

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