holy oil
Consecrated anointing liquid
Holy oil is oil that has been blessed or consecrated for religious use.
In Christianity, it appears in sacraments like baptism, confirmation, and anointing of the sick.
The practice extends to other traditions where oil carries ritual significance—anointing priests, monarchs, or sacred objects.
Also called chrism or sacred oil.
- chrismConsecrated anointing substance
- anointingCeremonial oil application
- laying on handsHealing through physical contact
- olive branchSymbol of reconciliation
- consecrationDedicating to sacred purpose
myrrh · healing · incense · purity · unction · ordination · sign of the cross · sacrament · sanctification · last rites · confirmation · baptism · fragrant · priest · altar boy · temple · vial · divine
- coronationcoronation, crowning, crown, enthronement, anointing
- royal ceremoniescoronation ceremony, crowning, royal procession, state banquet, royal ball
- Catholic Itemsrosary beads, crucifix, rosary, prayer card, scapular
- Chapelaltar, nave, apse, pew, pews
- Christian Symbolscross, crucifix, fish symbol, INRI, Alpha Omega
- church itemscrucifix, altarpiece, altar cloth, altar candles, monstrance
sacred vs. profane substance
holy oilcooking oil
Liquid fat for cooking
vegetable oil · motor oil · olive oil · crude oil · grease