Chrismation definitions

Chrismation

1) Christian term
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Chrismation

Chrismation, in the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches, as well as in the Assyrian Church of the East initiation rites, consists of the sacrament or mystery more commonly known in the West as confirmation - although Italian normally uses cresima (`chrismation`), rather than confermazione (`confirmation`). The ter...
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chrismation

sacrament of baptism in Eastern churches
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Chrismation

• (n.) The act of applying the chrism, or consecrated oil.
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chrismation

(from Greek chriein, `to anoint`), in Eastern Christianity, sacrament that, together with baptism, introduces new members into the church. It is the ... [2 related articles]
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Chrismation

Chris·ma'tion noun [ Late Latin chrismatio .] The act of applying the chrism, or consecrated oil. « Chrismation or cross-signing with ointment, was used in baptism. Jer. Taylor. »
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