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oils, holy — This term (from the Latin oleum, meaning oil ) refers to the oils used in the anointing of people and theconsecration of persons and sacred objects. Three types of holy oils are used in the liturgy: (1) the oil of catechumens, which is used to … Glossary of theological terms
Holy Oils — • Oil is a product of great utility the symbolic signification of which harmonizes with its natural uses. It serves to sweeten, to strengthen, to render supple; and the Church employs it for these purposes in its rites Catholic Encyclopedia.… … Catholic encyclopedia
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Holy Oils, Vessels for — • In Christian antiquity there existed an important category of vessels used as receptacles for holy oil Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 … Catholic encyclopedia
Holy Week — • The week which precedes the great festival of the Resurrection on Easter Sunday, and which consequently is used to commemorate the Passion of Christ, and the event which immediately led up to it Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Holy… … Catholic encyclopedia
Holy unction — (ευχέλαιον) is one of the seven sacraments performed and recognized by the Eastern orthodox church on Holy Wednesday. It may be performed on another date if the person requesting it is in immediate need of it or extremely sick. Holy Unction,… … Wikipedia
Vessels For Holy Oils — Vessels for Holy Oils † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Vessels for Holy Oils In Christian antiquity there existed an important category of vessels used as receptacles for holy oil. These were the ampullae or pittacia, which varied greatly in … Catholic encyclopedia
Maundy Thursday (Holy Thursday) — Maundy Thursday † Catholic Encyclopedia ► Maundy Thursday The feast of Maundy (or Holy) Thursday solemnly commemorates the institution of the Eucharist and is the oldest of the observances peculiar to Holy Week. In Rome various… … Catholic encyclopedia
Abramelin oil — Abramelin oil, also called Oil of Abramelin, is a ceremonial magical oil blended from aromatic plant materials. Its name came about due to its having been described in a medieval grimoire called The Book of Abramelin written by Abraham the Jew.… … Wikipedia
Baptism — • One of the Seven Sacraments of the Christian Church; frequently called the first sacrament , the door of the sacraments , and the door of the Church Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006. Baptism Baptism … Catholic encyclopedia
