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| − | The words '''chrism''' and '''Christ''' are both derived from the [[Greek]] [[verb]] | + | 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. | ||
| + | **'''Chrismation''' is a rite of anointing. Specifically, it is used in the [[Roman Catholic]] church as an alternative name for the [[sacrament]] of confirmation, normally carried out in that church at around the age of | ||
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| + | *'''Christ''', the title of Jesus of Nazareth, believed by Christians to be the Son of God, means 'anoint'''ed'''<nowiki>'</nowiki>. 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]]. | ||
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Revision as of 20:33, 9 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.
- Chrismation is a rite of anointing. Specifically, it is used in the Roman Catholic church as an alternative name for the sacrament of confirmation, normally carried out in that church at around the age of
- 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.
