Anointing Of The Sick (Noun)
Meaning
A Catholic sacrament; a priest anoints a dying person with oil and prays for salvation.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The anointing_of_the_sick is one of the seven Catholic sacraments, administered to those approaching death or facing a serious illness.
- She was extremely weak, so the family requested the priest to administer the anointing_of_the_sick, hoping she would find peace and solace in her final moments.
- As a Catholic priest, it was his duty to administer the anointing_of_the_sick to the dying man, praying for his salvation and forgiveness of sins.
- The anointing_of_the_sick is a comforting ritual for many Catholics, providing reassurance of God's love and mercy in times of physical or emotional distress.
- When her grandmother's condition took a turn for the worse, the family knew it was time to call for the anointing_of_the_sick, a final blessing from the Church.