About The Word Chrism
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Chrism
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What's The Definition Of Chrism?
[n] a consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam
Synonyms | Synonyms for Chrism: chrisom | holy oil | sacramental oil Related Terms | Find terms related to Chrism: See Also | balm | ointment | salve | unction | unguent Chrism In Webster's Dictionary \Chrism\, n. [OE. crisme, from AS. crisma; also OE.
creme, fr. OF. cresme, like the AS. word fr. LL. chrisma, fr.
Gr. ?, fr. ? to anoint; perh. akin to L. friare, fricare, to
rub, Skr. gharsh, E. friable, friction. Cf. {Chrisom}.] (Gr.
& R. C. Church?s)
1. Olive oil mixed with balm and spices, consecrated by the
bishop on Maundy Thursday, and used in the administration
of baptism, confirmation, ordination, etc.
2. The same as {Chrisom}.
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