anointing of the sick

noun

, Roman Catholic Church.

1. a sacrament consisting of anointment with oil and the recitation of prayer, administered by a priest to a person who is very ill or dying.

anointing of the sick

noun

1. RC Church a sacrament in which a person who is seriously ill or dying is anointed by a priest with consecrated oil Former nameextreme unction

Word History and Origins

Origin of anointing of the sick¹

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

Nearly 10 years ago, Cancro performed the anointing of the sick — laying hands on a person who is ill, spreading oil on their forehead and praying — on Eguino.

From Los Angeles Times

Later, he visited Ms. Clancy in her hospital room while she was still unconscious and delivered the sacrament of anointing of the sick, which is sometimes known as last rites.

From New York Times

They were with him when he received the sacrament of the anointing of the sick on Wednesday, three days before he died.

From Seattle Times

Outside the complex, priests visit Christian inmates and go into hospitals to respond to requests for Communion, confessions or anointing of the sick.

From Seattle Times

In most circumstances, they cannot receive the anointing of the sick, which is meant to provide physical or spiritual healing to those who are seriously ill.

From Seattle Times