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Chrism is made of olive oil and is scented with a sweet perfume, usually balsam.
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There each was anointed with holy chrism by the Patriarch or Metropolitan.
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In former times, chrism was used to consecratepatens and chalices as well.
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At the Patriarchate of Constantinople the chrism is produced roughly once every 10 years.
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The smell of sacred chrism replaces the smell of formaldehyde.
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The chalice and paten would need to be consecrated with the chrism again if they were re-gilded.
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Photo gallery of the blessing of chrism in an Orthodox church.
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At one time, the patriarch would consecrate all of the chrism used throughout the entire Orthodox Church.
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For the oil of gladness He gave to her the sweet-smelling oil of chrism by which she might be anointed.
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- A consecrated ointment consisting of a mixture of oil and balsam
- Chrism (Greek word literally meaning "an anointing"), also called "Myrrh" (Myron), Holy anointing oil, or "Consecrated Oil," is a consecrated oil used in the Roman Catholic, Oriental Orthodox, and Eastern Orthodox churches, in the Assyrian Church of the East, in Old-Catholic churches, as well as ...
- (Gr. Myrron). Sanctified oil composed of several ingredients and fragrances, used in the sacrament of Chrismation (after Baptism). The Holy Chrism in the Orthodox Church is exclusively prepared by the Ecumenical Patriarchate, blessed in a series of preparations and ceremonies. ...
- A mixture of oil and balm, used for sacramental rituals, and distributed annually among the churches. The receipt of chrism from a particular authority reflected a jurisdictional relationship between the issuer and the recipient church.
- A blend of oil and balsam that is consecrated by a bishop on Maundy Thursday and distributed to priest for use in baptisms and healing services. Bishops also use oils at confirmations and ordinations. A balsam is a process that results in a kind of sludge. ...
- A mixture of olive oil and balsam, and sometimes used at baptisms, confirmations, ordinations and some blessings of altars and other church fixtures. Chrism is not the same as other holy oils such as those used for the unction of the sick. No balsam is added to oil used for unction.
- Perfumed oil, consecrated by the bishop, which signifies the gift of the Holy Spirit. Chrism is used for consecration in the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Orders.
