What is another word for the holy oil the sick?
Pronunciation: [ðə hˈə͡ʊli ˈɔ͡ɪl ðə sˈɪk] (IPA) 
The holy oil the sick is also known as the sacrament of the anointing of the sick. This sacrament is a religious ceremony in which a person who is ill or suffering from a chronic condition is anointed with oil by a priest. The anointing is believed to bring help and comfort to the person being anointed, as well as forgiveness of sins and spiritual strength. Synonyms for the holy oil the sick include extreme unction, last rites, and anointing of the sick. These terms are all used interchangeably in different Christian denominations and signify the importance of the ceremony for the sick and the dying.
