holy oil
Americannoun
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consecrated oil; chrism.
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(especially in the Eastern Church) oil that has been in contact with a sacred object, as a relic, and is used in certain rites.
Etymology
Origin of holy oil
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400
Example Sentences
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During the Westminster Abbey ceremony, the King was anointed with "holy oil", and received the orb and sceptre, symbols of royalty.
From BBC ● Feb. 6, 2024
In her post, Ms. Stolik struck a defiant tone befitting the holiday, which commemorates the miraculous eight-day preservation of holy oil for the menorah in the Second Temple of Jerusalem amid the 167-160 B.C.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 8, 2023
Then he was enclosed behind a screen where he was anointed with holy oil.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 7, 2023
In the ceremony’s most intimate moment, Charles was anointed with holy oil, harvested from the Mount of Olives and consecrated in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem.
From New York Times ● May 6, 2023
I saw the priest from town come, and he rubbed the holy oil at my feet and prayed.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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