Anointment

Anointment is a religious practice or ceremony of smearing, pouring, or rubbing with oil to confer divine or holy office upon a priest or monarch. Such a practice is of ancient origin prevalent among the Jews and is mentioned even in the Holy Bible.

In the Roman Catholic Church the sacramental anointing of the sick is done with blessed oil.

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