chris·ma·tion
| \ kriz-ˈmā-shən
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Definition of chrismation
: a confirmatory sacrament of the Eastern Orthodox Church in which a baptized member is anointed with chrism
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“Chrismation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chrismation. Accessed 17 May. 2022.
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The first known use of chrismation was in 1642
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