anointer
One who consecrates
An anointer is one who anoints—applying oil, water, or other substances in a ceremonial or religious context.
Priests serve as anointers in rituals of consecration or healing.
The term extends to anyone who bestows blessing or approval: The magazine editor became the anointer of literary talent in New York.
One who performs sacraments
- bishopDiocesan clergy head
- prophetDivinely inspired messenger
- ministerReligious leader or serve
- pastorChristian congregation leader
chrism · ordination · unction · sanctify · consecrate · hallow · sacrament · holy oil
Healing topical preparation
- salveTopical healing preparation
- oilSlippery viscous fluid
- linimentMedicated rub for soreness
- poulticeMoist healing application
emollient · aromatherapy · massage · soothing · therapeutic · medicinal · herbalist · apothecary
Set apart formally
- sanctifyMake officially holy
- blessConfer favor upon
- hallowTo make sacred
- purifyRemove unwanted substances
sacralize · set apart · devote · ordain · commission · holy water · sacred vessel · altar
Ceremony installing a sovereign
- enthronementFormal investiture of sovereign
- investitureCeremony conferring rank
- inaugurationFormal beginning ceremony
- installationProcess of putting in
induction · accession · crowning · kingmaker · regalia · scepter · throne · monarch
priest
One who performs sacraments
pastor · chrism · ordination · unction · sanctify · consecrate · hallow · sacrament · holy oil · laying on hands
balm
Healing topical preparation
poultice · emollient · aromatherapy · massage · soothing · therapeutic · medicinal · herbalist · apothecary · healing hands
dedicate
Set apart formally
purify · sacralize · set apart · devote · ordain · commission · holy water · sacred vessel · altar · tabernacle
coronation
Ceremony installing a sovereign
- enthronementFormal investiture of sovereign
- investitureCeremony conferring rank
- inaugurationFormal beginning ceremony
installation · induction · accession · crowning · kingmaker · regalia · scepter · throne · monarch · sovereign
- anointed oneDivinely appointed leader
- anointing oilOil for religious consecration
- anointed kingRuler blessed with sacred oil
- holy anointingSacred oil ceremony
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