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'''Chrism''' is consecrated oil used during rites of the Orthodox church in the administration of certain [[Holy Mysteries|mysteries]], particularly those of [[baptism]] and anointing of the sick ([[Unction]]). The word is of Greek origin that means “to anoint”. Chrism is sometime referred to as [[myrrh]], myron, holy oil, or consecrated oil.
The use of an oil in Christian ceremonies is mentioned in many early Christian documents including writings by Theophilus and [[Tertullian]]. [[Cyril of Jerusalem]] details the practices of using oil or ointment that is “symbolically applied to the forehead, and other organs of sense.” He further notes that the “ointment is the seal of the covenants” of baptism and God’s promises to the believer who is anointed. He taught that being "anointed with the oil of God” was a sign of a Christian (‘’''Christos''’’ meaning “anointed”), and a physical representation of receiving the Gift of the Holy Spirit.
In Orthodox Christianity, chrism is a prominent part of the baptismal rite in which, under normal circumstances, the newly enlightened (including infants) is anointed with chrism in the mystery of [[chrismation]]. Chrism is used also during the consecration of [[church]]es in which the [[altar]] table and walls are anointed.
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