chrism

Meaning

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

Synonyms

chrisom

anointing

holy oil

anointing oil

sacramental oil

extreme unction

myrrh

unction

Translations

crisma

chrême

άγιο μύρο

crisma

crisma

aceite

chrisma

crisma

Chrisam

saint chrême

ميرون

heilige olie

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈkɹɪz(ə)m/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English: crisme

Inherited from Old English: 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”).