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The words '''chrism''' and '''Christ''' are both derived from the [[Greek]] [[verb]] χÏῖσμειν chrismein) 'to [[anoint]]', 'to smear with oil'. In Christian use, it still means 'to anoint' - specifically with consecrated oil. | The words '''chrism''' and '''Christ''' are both derived from the [[Greek]] [[verb]] χÏῖσμειν chrismein) 'to [[anoint]]', 'to smear with oil'. In Christian use, it still means 'to anoint' - specifically with consecrated oil. | ||
| − | *'''Chrism''' is the consecrated oil used in such anointing. It is consecrated by a [[Bishop]] in those western churches (mostly [[Roman Catholic]]and [[Anglican]]) that use '''chrism'''; in the [[Eastern Orthodox Church]], by a [[Patriarch]]. It is usually composed of olive oil and a sweetener, usually balsam. | + | *'''Chrism''' is the consecrated oil used in such anointing. It is consecrated by a [[Bishop]] in those western churches (mostly [[Roman Catholic]]and [[Anglican]]) that use '''chrism'''; in the [[Eastern Orthodox Church]], by a [[Patriarch]]. It is usually composed of olive oil and a sweetener, usually balsam. (See [[unction]] for a [[synonym]].) |
**'''Chrismation''' is a rite of anointing. Specifically, it is used | **'''Chrismation''' is a rite of anointing. Specifically, it is used | ||
***in the [[Eastern Orthodox Church]] immediately after baptism; | ***in the [[Eastern Orthodox Church]] immediately after baptism; | ||
Revision as of 23:02, 16 March 2011
The words chrism and Christ are both derived from the Greek verb χÏῖσμειν chrismein) 'to anoint', 'to smear with oil'. In Christian use, it still means 'to anoint' - specifically with consecrated oil.
- Chrism is the consecrated oil used in such anointing. It is consecrated by a Bishop in those western churches (mostly Roman Catholicand Anglican) that use chrism; in the Eastern Orthodox Church, by a Patriarch. It is usually composed of olive oil and a sweetener, usually balsam. (See unction for a synonym.)
- Chrismation is a rite of anointing. Specifically, it is used
- in the Eastern Orthodox Church immediately after baptism;
- in the Roman Catholic church chrismation is an alternative name for the sacrament of confirmation, normally carried out in that church at the age of 7 or soon afterwards (the 'age of discretion'). It usually precedes, or follows hard upon, the 'first communion', the sign that the person who receives it has entered full membership of the Church by receiving instruction in the Faith (being taught about the church) and renewing the baptismal vows made by godparents.
- In protestant churches, chrismation is not normally practised, unless as a part of baptism.
- Chrismation is a rite of anointing. Specifically, it is used
- Christ, the title of Jesus of Nazareth, believed by Christians to be the Son of God, means 'anointed'. In this context Christ (Greek χÏιστος, 'christos') is a literal translation of the Hebrew mÄÅ¡Ä«aḥ 'anointed', the past participle of the verb mÄÅ¡aḥ to anoint. 'Christ', therefore, is the Christian term for the exact equivalent of the Jewish Messiah.
- Many other words are derived from Christ, such as Christian. Christianity, christen, christendom and Christmas
