noun
- A consecrated oil used in Christian religious ceremonies, especially in baptism, confirmation, and ordination.
Usage: Also called chrism.; Religious/liturgical term.; Primarily used in Catholic and Orthodox Christian contexts.
Examples
- The bishop anointed the infant with chrisma during the baptism ceremony.
- Chrisma is traditionally made from olive oil mixed with balsam.
- In the sacrament of confirmation, the priest applies chrisma to the forehead.
- The church keeps chrisma in a special vessel on the altar.
- Chrisma has been used in Christian rituals for centuries.