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Pronunciation: [kɹˈɪzəm] (IPA)

Chrism is a holy oil used in various Christian sacraments and rituals. It is also called holy oil, anointing oil, or consecration oil. The term "chrism" comes from the Greek word "chrisma," which means an anointing, consecration, or a gift of grace. In some churches, it is made by mixing olive oil with balsam, while in others, it is made with a blend of different essential oils. Depending on the denomination, chrism may be used during baptism, confirmation, ordination, or anointing of the sick. It is believed to symbolize the presence and power of the Holy Spirit and the grace of God.

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Usage examples for Chrism

One might have said that these waves were gilt by the oil of the catechumens, and the sacred chrism, which the Church exorcises on the Saturday of Holy Week, and above them heaven half-opened its tabernacle of clouds, out of which came a clear sun like a monstrance of molten gold in a Blessed Sacrament of flames.
"En Route"
J.-K. (Joris-Karl) Huysmans
At the same time came a vision to a Count of Alverne, whose wife was big with child, whereby it seemed that the Apostle of Rome was baptizing many children in his palace and confirming them with chrism.
"Old French Romances"
William Morris
Every such child is surrounded by perils and menaces, strange dangers that befall not other babes; for he is anointed with the chrism of the second birth and the Dark Powers of the unseen world ever seek his undoing.
"Esoteric Christianity, or The Lesser Mysteries"
Annie Besant

Related words: chris me, chris meyerson, chris mee, chris mehron, chris mehana, chris medrano

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