Definition of chrismation
: a confirmatory sacrament of the Eastern Orthodox Church in which a baptized member is anointed with chrism
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Origin and Etymology of chrismation
Medieval Latin chrismation-, chrismatio anointment with chrism, from Late Latin chrismare to anoint with chrism, from chrisma
First Known Use: 1642
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