chrism

Also known as myron, holy anointing oil, anointing oil, myrrh, consecrated oil

thumb|right|Glass vessel etched with the letters SC for sanctum chrisma containing chrism for the Catholic Church

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Name
Early Christian usage
Western Christianity
Catholicism
Evangelical-Lutheranism and Anglicanism
Latter Day Saints
Eastern Christianity
Eastern Orthodox Church
Oriental Orthodox Churches
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thumb|right|Glass vessel etched with the letters SC for sanctum chrisma containing chrism for the Catholic Church

Chrism, also called myrrh, myron, holy anointing oil, and consecrated oil, is a consecrated oil used in the Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Assyrian, Nordic Lutheran, Anglican, and Old Catholic churches in the administration of certain sacraments and ecclesiastical functions.