chrismation

noun — 2 senses

chrismation

noun

Etymology From chrism + -ation.

1

Ecclesiastical, Lifestyle, Religion The sacrament of applying chrism to complete baptism in the Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches.

  • The Church opposed burning people who had received the myron of chrismation in the baptism ritual.
2

Ecclesiastical, Lifestyle, Religion In general, the act of applying chrism, or consecrated oil.

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