chrism

[ kriz-uhm ]

noun

1. a consecrated oil, usually mixed with balsam or balsam and spices, used by certainchurches in various rites, as in baptism, confirmation, and the like.

chrism

/ ˈkrɪzməl; ˈkrɪzəm /

noun

1. a mixture of olive oil and balsam used for sacramental anointing in the Greek Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches

Derived Forms

• chrismal, adjective

Other Words From

• chrismal adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of chrism¹

before 900; learned respelling of Middle English crisme, Old English crisma < Latin chrīsma < Greek chrîsma unguent, unction

Word History and Origins

Origin of chrism¹

Old English crisma, from Medieval Latin, from Greek khrisma unction, from khriein to anoint

Example Sentences

On Saturday he will take an oath to uphold the law and the Church of England, be anointed with holy Chrism oil consecrated in Jerusalem, and be presented with items from the Crown Jewels that symbolise among other things, the monarch's power.

From Reuters

During the service, Charles will be anointed with holy Chrism oil, made using olives from the Mount of Olives and consecrated in Jerusalem.

From Reuters

The "chrism oil" for the coronation was consecrated in a religious ceremony in Jerusalem on Friday.

From BBC

A Japanese-led mission, XRISM, pronounced chrism, could launch earlier in the year as well.

From New York Times

A Japanese-led mission, XRISM, pronounced chrism, could launch earlier in the year as well.

From New York Times

Related Words

• jelly
• ointment
• paste