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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Mr. Henein’s father, who is a Coptic Christian from Egypt, anointed them with holy oil.
From New York Times
During the Westminster Abbey ceremony, the King was anointed with "holy oil", and received the orb and sceptre, symbols of royalty.
From BBC
In the UK, the centre of the Coronation was a deeply religious ceremony, steeped in ancient tradition, with the anointing of the monarch with holy oil and a crown being placed upon his head.
From BBC
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
After that, the king is marked with holy oil by the archbishop.
From NewsForKids.net
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