CHRISMATION


Meaning of CHRISMATION in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kriz-ˈmā-shən ]

noun

Etymology: Medieval Latin chrismation-, chrismatio anointment with chrism, from Late Latin chrismare to anoint with chrism, from chrisma

Date: 1642

: a confirmatory sacrament of the Eastern Orthodox Church in which a baptized member is anointed with chrism

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