chrism
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of chrism
before 900; learned respelling of Middle English crisme, Old English crisma < Latin chrīsma < Greek chrîsma unguent, unction
Example Sentences
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During the service, Charles will be anointed with holy Chrism oil, made using olives from the Mount of Olives and consecrated in Jerusalem.
From Reuters • May 4, 2023
She didn’t make it out alive, but a co-worker told son Chris Chrism that his mother was trying to protect others when the storm struck, WHAS-TV reported.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 17, 2021
A. In Holy Chrism, the oil signifies strength, and the balm signifies the freedom from corruption and the sweetness which virtue must give to our lives.
From Baltimore Catechism, No. 3 by Anonymous
What do the oil and balm in Holy Chrism signify?
From Baltimore Catechism, No. 3 by Anonymous
Chrism and the oil of catechumens also are mentioned by many ancient Fathers.
From The Ceremonies of the Holy-Week at Rome by Baggs, Charles Michael
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