Chrism is an English word with synonyms like ointment or unction. Below you'll find 10+ example sentences showing how it's used in practice.
Chrism in a sentence
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Chrism meaning
A mixture of oil and balm, consecrated for use as an anointing fluid in certain Christian ceremonies, especially confirmation.
Using Chrism
- The main meaning on this page is: A mixture of oil and balm, consecrated for use as an anointing fluid in certain Christian ceremonies, especially confirmation.
- Useful related words include: chrisom, sacramental oil, holy oil, ointment.
- In the example corpus, chrism often appears in combinations such as: the chrism, chrism mass, sacred chrism.
Context around Chrism
- Average sentence length in these examples: 23.7 words
- Position in the sentence: 7 start, 8 middle, 5 end
- Sentence types: 19 statements, 1 questions, 0 exclamations
Corpus analysis for Chrism
- In this selection, "chrism" usually appears in the middle of the sentence. The average example has 23.7 words, and this corpus slice is mostly made up of statements.
- Around the word, sacred, holy, thursday, mass, oil and blessed stand out and add context to how "chrism" is used.
- Recognizable usage signals include a priest chrism and an and and the chrism oil to. That gives this page its own corpus information beyond isolated example sentences.
- By corpus frequency, "chrism" sits close to words such as abdulrasheed, abhinav and aboriginals, which helps place it inside the broader word index.
Example types with chrism
The same corpus examples are grouped by length and sentence type, making it easier to see the contexts in which the word appears:
Why Do Catholics Have a Chrism Mass? (7 words)
They renew that vow every year at the chrism Mass. (10 words)
The bishop then anointed each man’s hands with chrism oil. (11 words)
The Chrism Mass, in which the bishop consecrates the sacred Chrism and blesses the other oils to be used in baptisms and other sacraments in churches in the diocese throughout the year, normally takes place during Holy Week. (38 words)
All priests of the Archdiocese of Louisville, including the archbishop, renew the promises they made at ordination during the Chrism Mass. In renewing their promises, they vow obedience to the archbishop and recommit to serving God’s people. (38 words)
At the Chrism mass in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Dr Doran said it was understandable that people facing chronic or terminal illness sometimes felt they might be better off if they were dead. (35 words)
Why Do Catholics Have a Chrism Mass? (7 words)
Example sentences (20)
The Chrism Mass, in which the bishop consecrates the sacred Chrism and blesses the other oils to be used in baptisms and other sacraments in churches in the diocese throughout the year, normally takes place during Holy Week.
The oldest object in the regalia, the spoon was used to pour the chrism oil, consecrated at the Holy Sepulchre church in Jerusalem, before the anointing of the new King and Queen.
When someone is anointed with the Sacred Chrism, they become one with Christ.
At the Chrism mass in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Dr Doran said it was understandable that people facing chronic or terminal illness sometimes felt they might be better off if they were dead.
During the Mass, Pope Francis, as the bishop of Rome, will bless the oil of the sick, the oil of catechumens, and the chrism oil to be used in the diocese during the coming year.
Orthodox community in America has not forgotten the courageous conversion of Philip Ludwell, who was confirmed on December 31, 1738 with the holy Chrism in London.
The Holy Chrism is mixed with perfumed oils before it is consecrated.
They renew that vow every year at the chrism Mass.
All priests of the Archdiocese of Louisville, including the archbishop, renew the promises they made at ordination during the Chrism Mass. In renewing their promises, they vow obedience to the archbishop and recommit to serving God’s people.
Bishop Christopher J. Coyne made the official announcement at the chrism Mass April 16 at St. Joseph Cathedral in Burlington.
The bishop then anointed each man’s hands with chrism oil.
Deacon Jacob Willig carries the Holy Gospel during the Processional for the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of Saint Peter in Chains in Cincinnati Tuesday, Mar. 27, 2018.
Likewise, he cannot preside at the Chrism Mass during Holy Week.
Pope Francis celebrates Holy Thursday chrism Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican March 29. During the Mass, the priests renewed their ordination promises.
Sacred Chrism, which is olive oil mixed with balsam, has a pleasant aroma and is used during baptism, confirmation and holy orders.
The use of sacred oil, or chrism, in the sacrament of confirmation recalls a rich spiritual tradition with deep roots in both the Old and New Testaments.
Why Do Catholics Have a Chrism Mass?
A bishop bestows faculties (permission to minister within his diocese ) giving a priest chrism and an antimins ; he may withdraw faculties and demand the return of these items.
It furthermore recognized the ancient practice in the East regarding the sacrament of confirmation ( Chrismation ), stating that all Eastern priests have the power to administer this sacrament using chrism blessed by a bishop.
The chrism, holy oil, consecration of altars, and ordination of clerics they shall obtain from the bishops in whose dioceses they reside.
Common combinations with chrism
These word pairs occur most frequently in English texts: