What is another word for holy oil?

Pronunciation: [hˈə͡ʊli ˈɔ͡ɪl] (IPA)

Holy oil, also known as consecrated oil, is an important substance in many religious traditions. It is used in various ceremonies and rituals, such as anointing the sick or newly ordained priests. While "holy oil" is a commonly used term, there are several synonyms that can describe this sacred substance, depending on the faith. For example, Orthodox Christians tend to use the term "chrism," while Catholics often refer to it as "sacred chrism." In the Jewish tradition, it is known as "shemen ha-mishzach," and in Islam, it is called "misk," or "scented oil." Regardless of the name, this oil holds a significant meaning for those who use it in their spiritual practices.

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What are the hypernyms for Holy oil?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    consecrated oil, anointing oil, blessed oil, oil of blessing, sacred oil, spiritual oil.

Famous quotes with Holy oil

  • You can pour holy oil and holy water on a thug until you have emptied buckets of both; but at the end he will be a consecrated thug, but a thug all the same unless interior intentions and a disciplined man are present.
    William H. O'Connell
  • According to the ritual of the Romish church, the bells were not only blessed and exorcised, but baptized as those above mentioned, and anointed with holy oil. After these ceremonies had passed it was believed that the evil spirits lurking in the air might be driven away by their sound.
    Joseph Strutt

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