chrism

Signification (Anglais)

A mixture of oil and balm, consecrated for use as an anointing fluid in certain Christian ceremonies, especially confirmation.

Concepts

chrême

saint chrême

Synonymes

chrisom

anointing

holy oil

anointing oil

sacramental oil

extreme unction

myrrh

unction

Traductions

crisma

άγιο μύρο

crisma

crisma

aceite

heilige olie

crisma

Chrisam

chrisma

ميرون

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/ˈkɹɪz(ə)m/

Étymologie (Anglais)

Hérité de moyen anglais: crisme

Hérité de ancien anglais: crisma

In summary

From Middle English crisme, from Late Old English crisma, from Medieval Latin crisma, from Ecclesiastical Latin chrisma, from Ancient Greek χρῖσμα (khrîsma, “anointing”, “unction”), from χρίω (khríō, “anoint”).