1297. The consecration of the sacred chrism is an important action that precedes the celebration of Confirmation, but is in a certain way a part of it. It is the bishop who, in the course of the Chrism Mass of Holy Thursday, consecrates the sacred chrism for his whole diocese. In some Eastern Churches this consecration is even reserved to the patriarch:
The Syriac liturgy of Antioch expresses the epiclesis for the consecration of the sacred chrism (myron) in this way: “[Father . . . send your Holy Spirit] on us and on this oil which is before us and consecrate it, so that it may be for all who are anointed and marked with it holy myron, priestly myron, royal myron, anointing with gladness, clothing with light, a cloak of salvation, a spiritual gift, the sanctification of souls and bodies, imperishable happiness, the indelible seal, a buckler of faith, and a fearsome helmet against all the works of the adversary.”
Aprofunde seus conhecimentos
468. What is the purpose of punishment?
225. What is the relationship of the sacraments to Christ?
102. How did God prepare the world for the mystery of Christ?
291. What is required to receive Holy Communion?
138. What are the names of the Holy Spirit?
562. How is Christian prayer Marian?
Acesse nossos estudos biblicos:
What is Ezekiel’s message about individual responsibility before God?
What can we learn about divine wrath and protection of the righteous from the book of Nahum?
How is God’s justice manifested in the midst of suffering, according to Job 34:10-12?
What does the Bible teach about the importance of humility and modesty?
What is the story of Uzziah and how was he punished for disobeying God?
How are God’s justice and mercy revealed in Isaiah? (Isaiah 58:1-14)
