1. A Christian sacrament or rite in which a person is anointed with consecrated oil (chrism), especially as part of confirmation or baptism in Orthodox and Catholic traditions.
Usage: religious; primarily used in Eastern Orthodox and Catholic contexts

Examples

• In the Eastern Orthodox Church, chrismation is performed immediately after baptism.
• The bishop administered chrismation to the newly baptized infants.
• Chrismation with holy oil is a central part of the confirmation ceremony.
• The priest anointed the candidate's forehead during the chrismation ritual.
• Many Christian traditions include chrismation as a sign of the Holy Spirit's presence.