Sacred Chrism

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Sacred Chrism is a consecrated, perfumed oil used in various Christian sacraments and rites, such as baptism, confirmation, and ordination.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf holy oil
liturgical object
sacramental
appliedBy anointing with the sign of the cross
appliedTo crown of the head in baptism in some rites
forehead in confirmation
hands of priests at ordination
head of bishops at episcopal ordination
called chrism
holy chrism
myron in Eastern Christianity
consecratedBy bishop
consecratedDuring Chrism Mass NERFINISHED
consecratedOn Holy Thursday in many rites
distinguishedFrom oil of catechumens
oil of the sick
hasComponent balsam
olive oil
hasLiturgicalColorAssociation white in many Western rites
hasProperty consecrated
perfumed
regulatedBy canon law in the Catholic Church
requires episcopal consecration
storedIn ambry
chrismatory
symbolizes consecration to God
gift of the Holy Spirit
indelible spiritual character
royal and priestly dignity
usedBy bishop
deacon in some rites
priest
usedFor imparting sacramental character in ordination
imparting sacramental seal in baptism
imparting sacramental seal in confirmation
usedIn Christian liturgy
anointing of monarchs
baptism
blessing of bells in some rites
confirmation
consecration of altars
consecration of chalices and patens
consecration of churches
ordination
usedInChurch Anglican Communion NERFINISHED
Eastern Orthodox Church NERFINISHED
Oriental Orthodox Churches NERFINISHED
Roman Catholic Church NERFINISHED
some Lutheran churches

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Oil of the Sick distinctFrom Sacred Chrism