chrism

/ˈkɹɪz(ə)m/

Meanings

noun

A mixture of oil and balm, consecrated for use as an anointing fluid in certain Christian ceremonies, especially confirmation.

Examples :

"During the confirmation ceremony, the bishop used chrism to anoint the foreheads of the young candidates. "

Related Words

ceremonies noun

/ˈsɛɹɪm(ə)niz/ /ˈsɛɹɪˌmoʊniz/

A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.

"Graduation ceremonies mark the end of high school and the beginning of a new chapter. "

foreheads noun

/ˈfɔːrɪdz/ /ˈfɔːrhedz/

The part of the face above the eyebrows and below the hairline.

"After running in the hot sun, beads of sweat appeared on their foreheads. "

bishop noun

/ˈbɪʃəp/

An overseer of congregations: either any such overseer, generally speaking, or (in Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Anglicanism, etc.) an official in the church hierarchy (actively or nominally) governing a diocese, supervising the church's priests, deacons, and property in its territory.

"The bishop visited the local church to oversee the parish priest and ensure the church's finances were managed properly. "

candidates noun

/ˈkændɪdeɪts/ /ˈkændɪdɪts/

A person who is running in an election.

"Simple Sentence: "The students listened carefully to the speeches given by the school president candidates." "

especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

consecrated verb

/ˈkɒnsəkɹeɪtɪd/ /ˈkɑnsəkɹeɪtɪd/

To declare something holy, or make it holy by some procedure.

"The priest consecrated the bread and wine during the religious ceremony, making them sacred. "

mixture noun

/ˈmɪkstʃə/ /ˈmɪkstʃɚ/

The act of mixing.

"The mixture of flour and water was carefully stirred to make the dough. "

anointing verb

/əˈnɔɪntɪŋ/

To smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil.

"The baker was anointing the loaf of bread with melted butter before placing it in the oven. "

certain noun

/ˈsɝtn̩/ /ˈsɜːtn̩/

(with "the") Something certain.

"The certain success of the project was a relief to the team. "

confirmation noun

/ˌkɒn.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/ /ˌkɑn.fəɹˈmeɪ.ʃən/

An official indicator that things will happen as planned.

"We will send you a written confirmation of your hotel booking."

ceremony noun

/ˈsɛɹɪməni/ /ˈsɛɹəmoʊni/

A ritual, with religious or cultural significance.

"The graduation ceremony was a significant event for all the students. "

during verb

/ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/

To last, continue, endure.

"The storm during all night. "