: consecrated oil used in Greek and Latin churches especially in baptism, chrismation, confirmation, and ordination
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the WebThe particular chrism of Bethany Union Church of Chicago is to sponsor, promote, and offer good, wholesome and compassionate experiences, and programs that can make a difference in the lives of our community. Patti Ahern, Daily Southtown, 16 May 2017
Word History
Etymology
Middle English crisme, from Old English crisma, from Late Latin chrisma, from Greek, ointment, from chriein to anoint
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of chrism was before the 12th century