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chrisom

chrisom

9.9
A holy oil used in Christian ceremonies like baptism
  • noun
  • /ˈkrɪzəm/
  • Archaic
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  • The priest anointed the infant with the chrisom during the baptism ceremony.

Examples

  • Ancient churches often kept a special vessel for storing the chrisom.

  • The recipe for making the sacred chrisom was carefully guarded by church officials.

  • The priest used chrisom during the baptism.

  • Many churches keep chrisoms for special ceremonies.

  • The priest anointed the infant with the chrisom during the baptism ceremony.

  • Ancient churches often kept a special vessel for storing the chrisom used in sacraments.

  • The recipe for making the sacred chrisom was considered a vital part of the church's traditions.

Synonyms

holy oil
vschrisom
1 6.3

A special oil blessed by a priest for use in religious ceremonies

is a mixed ointment with balsam rather than simple oil
chrism
vschrisom
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A holy oil used in Christian ceremonies like baptism and confirmation

is used mainly for baptism and confirmation rather than ordination
sacramental oil
vschrisom
9.5

Oil that priests use in religious ceremonies like baptism

is specific to Christian baptism and confirmation rather than general rites

Surface Forms

chrisom singular
chrisoms plural

Etymology

Chrisom comes from the same root as chrism and christen, from a Greek word that meant 'to anoint'. It was the special oil used at baptisms and other church rites, so that's why chrisom means a sacred ointment used in Christian ceremonies.