This sacrament was designed to be a standing
commemoration of the death and passion of our Lord.
--Abp.
Tillotson.
The commonwealth which . . . chooses the most
flagrant act of murderous regicide treason for a
feast of eternal commemoration. --Burke.
2. Whatever serves the purpose of commemorating; a memorial.
{Commemoration day}, at the University of Oxford, Eng., an
annual observance or ceremony in honor of the benefactors
of the University, at which time honorary degrees are
conferred.