To come to grips with the present ecumenical position on the Eucharist, it is reasonable to draw up the line of action by WCC and especially the Faith and Order Commission on its discussion on the eucharist at multilateral level. This work traces the origin and development of the fifty-five years discussion, pointing out the controversial issues that beset the eucharist, analyzes the solutions proffered and evaluates the response of some major Christian Churches.
