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Holy Oil (Noun)

Meaning

A consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The priest anointed the altar with holy oil as part of the dedication ceremony.
  • In many Eastern Orthodox churches, holy oil is used to anoint the faithful during prayer and worship.
  • The holy oil was carefully prepared by the monastery's abbot according to an ancient recipe.
  • As part of the ritual, the bishop poured a small amount of holy oil into the baptismal font.
  • The church's sacred relics were anointed with holy oil every year on the feast day of the patron saint.

Synonyms

  • Sacramental Oil
  • Chrism
  • Chrisom

Hypernyms

  • Unction
  • Ointment
  • Salve
  • Unguent
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