Noun
Olive oil mixed with balm and spices, consecrated by the bishop on Maundy Thursday, and used in the administration of baptism, confirmation, ordination, etc.
The same as Chrisom.
Source: Webster's dictionaryA bishop bestows faculties (permission to minister within his diocese ) giving a priest chrism and an antimins ; he may withdraw faculties and demand the return of these items. Source: Internet
The Chrism Mass, in which the bishop consecrates the sacred Chrism and blesses the other oils to be used in baptisms and other sacraments in churches in the diocese throughout the year, normally takes place during Holy Week. Source: Internet
Annually around Easter, parishes bring olive oil to the Chrism Mass, where it is specially blessed by the bishop and used in the sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, Holy Orders and other functions. Source: Internet
As I was leaving the church after the Chrism Mass on Maundy Thursday, some people rushed to me with things to bless, among which was olive oil. Source: Internet
Archbishop Charles C. Thompson of Indianapolis prepares to make the sign of the cross with sacred chrism oil on the forehead of Marguerite Engle during a March 4 Mass at the Indiana Women’s Prison chapel. Source: Internet
Below, representatives present their oils to be consecrated as sacred Chrism. Source: Internet