noun
- consecrated oil used in religious ceremonies, especially in Christian sacraments such as baptism and confirmation
Usage: religious
Examples
- The priest anointed the baby’s forehead with chrism during the baptism ceremony.
- The bishop used chrism to confirm the young candidates in their faith.
- The sacred chrism was blessed during the Holy Thursday service.
- She felt the cool touch of chrism on her skin during the confirmation ritual.
- The church kept the chrism in a special silver container called an ampulla.
- Ancient Christians used chrism in various sacramental rites.