CHRISMATION


Meaning of CHRISMATION in English

krizˈmāshən noun

( -s )

Usage: usually capitalized

Etymology: Medieval Latin chrismation-, chrismatio, from Late Latin chrismare to chrism

: a confirmatory sacrament of the Eastern Orthodox Church in which a baptized member is anointed with chrism and which corresponds to confirmation in the West

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