chrism
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- noun
- /ˈkrɪzəm/
- Specialized
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crisma
- As part of the ordination service, the candidate was anointed with chrism, symbolizing his new role in the community.
- anointing with chrism
- Chrism Mass
Examples
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We now anoint you with the Chrism of Salvation as Christ was anointed priest, prophet and king.
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And all those who are in it will receive the chrism.
Blog text (2) -
I was at a Chrism Mass at the cathedral in Rochester a couple of years ago.
Blog text (4) -
Therefore, confirmation with chrism was the main element of the public portion of the baptismal rite.
Academic text (2002) -
The episcopal confirmation of baptism by anointing with chrism and by the laying on of hands is the primary sacramental means to signify and create the relationship between Christians and their local church.
Academic text (2002) -
During the baptism ceremony, the priest applied the chrism to the baby's forehead as a sign of purification.
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The bishop blessed the chrism before using it in the confirmation ceremony for new members of the church.
Synonyms
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A special oil blessed by a priest for use in religious ceremonies
Oil that priests use in religious ceremonies like baptism
A holy oil used in Christian ceremonies like baptism
How Sacred
- Specialized
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Surface Forms
Etymology
The word chrism comes from the Greek khrisma meaning 'anointing' and from the word khrio meaning 'to anoint'. It shares the same root as Christ ('the anointed one'), so chrism is the special, blessed oil used to anoint people in church ceremonies.