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单词 Chrismation
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Definition of Chrismation in US English:

Chrismation

nounkrisˈmāSH(ə)nkrisˈmāSH(ə)n
  • A rite in the Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches that is comparable and similar to confirmation in the Roman Catholic Church.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Baptism and Chrismation must be understood and experienced as corporate acts of worship and praise.
    • This is one of the reasons why Chrismation has never been performed separately in the Orthodox Church.
    • More than any other mark of our parish's success, we celebrate the multitude of Baptisms and Chrismations that typify the spiritual growth of this community.
    • To date, in addition to several Chrismations most years, the parish has celebrated two weddings and will shortly have its first baptism.
    • On Monday, I gave my life confession, part of the process leading up to my Chrismation on Saturday.

Origin

Mid 16th century: from medieval Latin chrismatio(n-), from chrismare 'to anoint'.

Definition of Chrismation in US English:

Chrismation

nounkrisˈmāSH(ə)n
  • A rite in the Orthodox and Eastern Catholic churches that is comparable and similar to confirmation in the Roman Catholic Church.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Baptism and Chrismation must be understood and experienced as corporate acts of worship and praise.
    • On Monday, I gave my life confession, part of the process leading up to my Chrismation on Saturday.
    • To date, in addition to several Chrismations most years, the parish has celebrated two weddings and will shortly have its first baptism.
    • More than any other mark of our parish's success, we celebrate the multitude of Baptisms and Chrismations that typify the spiritual growth of this community.
    • This is one of the reasons why Chrismation has never been performed separately in the Orthodox Church.

Origin

Mid 16th century: from medieval Latin chrismatio(n-), from chrismare ‘to anoint’.

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