CHRISMATION

Etymology

Noun

chrismation (countable and uncountable, plural chrismations)

(ecclesiastical) The sacrament of applying chrism to complete baptism in the Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches.

(ecclesiastical) In general, the act of applying chrism, or consecrated oil.

Anagrams

• harmonicist, harmonistic

Source: Wiktionary


Chris*ma"tion, n. Etym: [LL. chrismatio.]

Definition: The act of applying the chrism, or consecrated oil. Chrismation or cross-signing with ointment, was used in baptism. Jer. Taylor.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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