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The original Holy Ampulla in its relic receptacle before 1793.

The chrism is a mixture of pure olive oil and balm (balsam). The two elements signify "fullness of grace". The chrism is blessed by a bishop on Maundy Thursday. It is used to consecrate churches, chalices, the solemn blessing of bells, baptismal fonts, etc. It is also used in baptisms, confirmations, and other churchly functions.

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  • SacrumChrisma

    Glass vessel containing chrism. The glass is etched with the letters SC for sanctum chrisma.

  • Chrismatory

    Chrismatory for ritual oil from Germany, 1636 (silver-gilt, Victoria and Albert Museum, London).

  • ChrismMass

    A bishop pouring balsam into oil at Chrism Mass

  • Stove for chrism

    Stove and vessels for preparation of Chrism, 18th century (former Patriarchal residence, Moscow Kremlin).

  • Stove for chrism detail

    Stove for preparation of Chrism, detail.

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