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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

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 ...