English Explanatory Dictionary

chrismation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The sacrament of applying chrism to complete baptism in the Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches.
  2. In general, the act of applying chrism, or consecrated oil.

Word forms

chrismation chrismations

Etymology

From chrism + -ation.

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