The holy oil blessed at the Chrism Mass is a reminder of the priest’s call to be close to the People of God, pouring himself out in service to them, Pope Francis said Thursday.

Anointing with olive oil is, of course, a familiar religious practice that signifies cleansing and sanctification. It is perhaps ill-advised on Bro. Rapert’s monument.

The sacred oil that will be used to anoint King Charles III at his coronation May 6, has been consecrated at a Christian holy site in Jerusalem, Buckingham Palace has announced.

Camilla will also be anointed with holy oil and crowned, just like the Queen Mother was when she was crowned Queen in 1937. However, the controversial Koh-i-noor diamond will not feature in the crown.

This article was originally published with the title “Anointing with Oil a Cure and Preventive of Disease” in Scientific American Magazine Vol. 8 No. 37 (May 1853), p. 296 doi:10.1038 ...

The holy anointing oil at the coronation of King Charles III will be animal-cruelty free. The oil has previously contained wax from the intestines of sperm whales and civet secretions.

The traditional Anointing of Oil ceremony will take place at 9:04 AM on Wednesday, April 16, as part of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations. This ritual is performed to invoke blessings of ...