Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
anointing-of-the-sick
noun
/əˈnɔɪntɪŋ əv ðə sɪk/
Definition
A sacrament in the Catholic Church that provides spiritual and, when appropriate, physical healing for the seriously ill.
Examples
- The priest performed the anointing of the sick for those in critical condition.
- During the service, the anointing of the sick was a central ritual for comforting distressed families.
- Many believe that the anointing of the sick can bring peace to both the patient and their loved ones.
Meaning
The anointing of the sick involves the anointing of a person with holy oil, often accompanied by prayers, to invoke God’s grace and healing power.
Synonyms
- Last rites
- Sacrament of healing
- Extreme unction
