A key component of many important church events involves use of a special oil known as chrism. Anointing a person with oil is part of both Baptism and Confirmation ceremonies for some faiths ...

oil of the catechumens, for baptism and confirmation; and the sacred chrism used when priests and bishops are appointed. Matt Treadwell, co-director of communications for the Catholic Diocese of ...

During the Mass, the bishop blesses the Oil of Chrism that will be used for Baptism, Confirmation, and Anointing of the sick or dying. At this Mass, the bishop washes the feet of twelve priests to ...

During the Vatican’s chrism Mass, Calcagno blessed the oil of the sick, the oil of catechumens, and the chrism oil, which will be used in the diocese throughout the coming year. The vessels of ...

The oil of Chrism, mixed with balsam, is a sign of being set apart for service. Chrism oil was also used to anoint His Majesty the King at his Coronation in May 2023.

The oil of Chrism, mixed with balsam, which is a sign of being set apart for service. In the new explainer video Bishop Philip says: “The Chrism Eucharist is one of the highlights of my year and ...

Chrism literally means perfumed oil. Olive oil is the main ingredient, with more than a dozen spices and herbs going into its preparation. The perfumed oil is used for anointing in church sacraments.

Diocesan Bishop Robert Brennan celebrated the Mass at the Co-Cathedral of St. Joseph in Prospect Heights and consecrated the chrism oil and blessed the other sacred oils that are used throughout ...

he oil of Chrism, mixed with balsam, which is a sign of being set apart for service. In the new explainer video, Bishop Philip says: “The Chrism Eucharist is one of the highlights of my year and ...

The consecration of sacred oil that will be used during King Charles' coronation has been filmed for the first time. Chrism oil will be used to anoint the King during the ceremony on May 6.

The oil of Chrism, mixed with balsam, is a sign of being set apart for service. It is Chrism oil that will be used to anoint the King at his forthcoming Coronation on May 6. Chrism oils lined up ...