Q. 679. What is holy chrism? A. Holy chrism is a mixture of olive-oil and balm, consecrated by the bishop. Q. 680. What do the oil and balm in Holy Chrism signify? A. In Holy Chrism, the oil ...
The chrism is a mixture of virgin olive oil and a range of aromatic essences. Some of the substances used in this holy anointing oil were mentioned in the Old Testament book of Exodus. Chrismation ...
The Chrism Mass during Holy Week is where the bishop blesses the Oil of the Sick, the Oil of Catechumens, and the Chrism Oil for use throughout the diocese over the year. The diocese’s clergy ...