Anointing oil, deeply rooted in biblical history, is a symbol of the Holy Spirit’s presence and a medium through which believers seek divine intervention and blessings. Crafted from pure olive ...

Observations of the Great and Holy Wednesday by Greek Orthodox Christians during the Great Lent and the different traditional ...

99 1289 Very early, the better to signify the gift of the Holy Spirit, an anointing with perfumed oil ( chrism ) was added to the laying on of hands. This anointing highlights the name "Christian ...

In the Holy Orthodox Church, the Sacrament of Holy Unction is a powerful and comforting sacrament, one that speaks deeply to both our physical and spiritual needs. It is a sacrament of healing, ...

The essential elements of this sacrament are the anointing with oil blessed by the bishop and ... and mercy help you with the grace of the Holy Spirit. May the Lord who frees you from sin save ...

Forty-two cardinals, 42 bishops and 1,800 priests living in Rome concelebrated the Mass. Holy Thursday marks the institution ...

More than 180 priests from around the Diocese of Phoenix — the largest turnout in more than a decade — gathered with Bishop John Dolan, Auxiliary Bishop Eduardo Nevares and Bishop Emeritus Thomas ...

Learn about the annual Chrism Mass and its role in Holy Week as Bishop Brennan consecrates chrism oil for diocesan churches.

Bishop Joseph Williams prepares the sacred oils to be consecrated and blessed at the Chrism Mass on April 15 in ...